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πŸ“Preserving East Hampton's Rich History
🏠 Historic Sites, Events & Exhibits
🌊 Explore Local Stories & Culture
πŸ‘‡ See What’s Happening
http://easthamptonhistory.org The East Hampton Historical Society serves the residents and visitors of East Hampton by collecting, preserving, presenting and interpreting the material, cultural and economic heritage of the town and its surroundings. The East Hampton

Historical Society is the parent organization for a complex of five museums, national landmark historic sites and workshop facilities of both local and national importance:
β€’ Mulford Farm, ca. 1680
β€’ Osborn-Jackson House, ca. 1720
β€’ Clinton Academy, 1784
β€’ East Hampton Town Marine Museum
β€’ Town House, ca. 1785
β€’ Hook Schoolhouse, ca. 1784

We're welcoming in June with the newest episode of our π‘†π‘π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ '76 podcast titled, June 1776 – Suspicion in East Hampt...
06/01/2026

We're welcoming in June with the newest episode of our π‘†π‘π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ '76 podcast titled, June 1776 – Suspicion in East Hampton Amidst a Wider War. πŸŽ™οΈβœ¨

In June 1776, East Hampton’s wartime experience existed on two levels at once: dealing with security and suspicion at home while contributing to a conflict that stretched hundreds of miles beyond Eastern Long Island.

Listen in to this month's episode on , , and on our website by clicking πŸ“² here: https://easthamptonhistory.org/2026/01/05/spirit-of-76-east-hampton-in-the-american-revolution/

The East Hampton Town Marine Museum βš“οΈ will remain closed this summer as the Town of East Hampton and the East Hampton H...
05/29/2026

The East Hampton Town Marine Museum βš“οΈ will remain closed this summer as the Town of East Hampton and the East Hampton Historical Society begin a comprehensive, multi-year renovation following significant winter damage caused by a burst pipe this past winter.

The project will include major building upgrades, restoration work, and updated exhibitions to help preserve and share East Hampton’s maritime history for future generations. 🌊 More updates to come as planning and renovations move forward.

In the meantime, The Claus Hoie Gallery of Whaling exhibit, which was installed in the Marine Museum in 2011, will be moved to the Clinton Academy for the season! πŸ‘ Inspired by antique whaling logs and East Hampton’s maritime history, Hoie’s powerful paintings bring to life the stories of 19th-century whaling voyages that once departed from Sag Harbor. A nationally recognized artist with a career spanning more than 60 years, Hoie’s work remains an important tribute to the East End’s deep connection to the sea. Stay tuned for more information on the Marine Museum renovation and the exhibit! ✨

We invite you to join us for our annual Membership Party to kick off the summer season! ✨ This year's event will be held...
05/28/2026

We invite you to join us for our annual Membership Party to kick off the summer season! ✨ This year's event will be held at a renowned Designer's home overlooking Gardiner's Bay on Saturday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 🏑

The event will be led by Executive Director Steve Long as he shares the Historical Society’s accomplishments over the past year and exciting things to come in 2026 including the restoration of Mulford Farm, renovations at the Marine Museum and events around the semi-quincentennial. πŸ‘πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Tickets are currently on sale on our website and vary in price and benefits. 🎫 The party address will be shared after registration. Click the πŸ“² following link to purchase your tickets: https://easthamptonhistory.org/events/membership-party-2026/. We hope to see you all there!

πŸ“Έ Blue Carreon

Make sure to add our upcoming tours to your Memorial Day Weekend plans! πŸ€— Explore two of our historic sites β€” the Dominy...
05/21/2026

Make sure to add our upcoming tours to your Memorial Day Weekend plans! πŸ€— Explore two of our historic sites β€” the Dominy Shops and the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Home and Studio.

βš’οΈ During your visit to the Dominy Shops, you'll learn about the home returned to its original location where three generations of East Hampton’s most acclaimed woodworkers and craftsmen made everything from cradles to coffins in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

🏑 On a guided tour of the Moral Home & Studio, East Hampton’s original artist studio, you'll learn how Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran transformed perceptions of nature, especially the American West during the late 19th century, and more.

For full descriptions of the tour and to register, visit our website by clicking πŸ“² here: https://easthamptonhistory.org/calendar/

05/19/2026

The East Hampton Historical Society commissioned the very talented Meredith Hanson () to complete watercolor paintings of its historic properties! 🎨✨ We’re delighted to share the first two depicting Clinton Academy and Mulford Farm, which both have connections with America’s Semiquincentennial. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

The watercolors beautifully capture the character, charm, and history of these iconic East Hampton landmarks. πŸ‘

Soon you’ll see these paintings depicted on East Hampton Historical Society merchandise. πŸ‘€ If you’re interested in having one of these images on a notecard, poster, or tote bag, please let us know! πŸ€—

Our historic sites open for the 2026 season this month! We're so excited to share another season of tours, events and ga...
05/12/2026

Our historic sites open for the 2026 season this month! We're so excited to share another season of tours, events and gatherings with you. Here are some upcoming tours we have taking place πŸ‘‡οΈ

πŸͺš May 16 & 24: Visit the Dominy Shops from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🏑 May 17 & 23: Visit the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Home & Studio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on our sites, tours, tickets and more, visit our website by clicking πŸ“² here: https://easthamptonhistory.org/

We're pleased to announce the next lecture in our 𝐓𝐨𝐦 π“π°π¨π¦πžπ² π’πžπ«π’πžπ¬ in collaboration with focuses on π‡π’π¬π­π¨π«π’πœ π†πšπ«ππžπ§π¬ 𝐒...
05/11/2026

We're pleased to announce the next lecture in our 𝐓𝐨𝐦 π“π°π¨π¦πžπ² π’πžπ«π’πžπ¬ in collaboration with focuses on π‡π’π¬π­π¨π«π’πœ π†πšπ«ππžπ§π¬ 𝐒𝐧 π„πšπ¬π­ π‡πšπ¦π©π­π¨π§! 🌸

Join us on Thursday, May 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to learn about how East Hampton and its surroundings have long been home to some of America’s most iconic gardens, including Grey Gardens, The Creeks, and the many Woodhouse gardens. 🌼✨ During this colorfully illustrated presentation, Blue Carreon, author of π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ πΊπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘›π‘  π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π»π‘Žπ‘šπ‘π‘‘π‘œπ‘›π‘ , will describe several of these historic properties and highlight the stewards who are caring for these gardens today.

This year’s Tom Twomey Series is presented as a partnership between the East Hampton Library and the East Hampton Historical Society. πŸ‘ The event is free of charge, but reservations are strongly encouraged. Registration can be completed on our website by clicking πŸ“² here: https://easthamptonhistory.org/events/tom-twomey-series-historic-gardens-in-east-hampton/

What better way to ring in May than with a listen to the newest episode of our π‘†π‘π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ 76 podcast! πŸŽ™οΈβœ¨ This month's ep...
05/01/2026

What better way to ring in May than with a listen to the newest episode of our π‘†π‘π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘‘ π‘œπ‘“ 76 podcast! πŸŽ™οΈβœ¨

This month's episode titled, "Fear, Responsibility, and Division in East Hampton," discusses how by May 1776, the Revolutionary War was affecting every aspect of life in East Hampton. While fears of a British attack continued, tensions between neighbors who had lived side-by-side for generations reached a boiling point.

Tune in to this month's episode on , , and on our website by clicking πŸ“² here: https://easthamptonhistory.org/2026/01/05/spirit-of-76-east-hampton-in-the-american-revolution/

The weather is getting warmer... That calls for Augmented Reality Tours at Mulford Farm! β˜€οΈ Explore the history of the A...
04/28/2026

The weather is getting warmer... That calls for Augmented Reality Tours at Mulford Farm! β˜€οΈ

Explore the history of the American Revolution in East Hampton through a new β€œaugmented reality” tour available on the 1776AR cellphone app. πŸ“² The 1776AR app is free and made possible through the generosity of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation ().

Narrated by Village and Town Historian, Hugh King, the 1776AR experience tells the story of the important role played by Colonel David Mulford leading up to the Battle of Long Island in 1776 and the subsequent occupation of the region by the British. While using the 1776AR app at Mulford Farm, you’ll stop at six engraved stones that serve as QR codes that trigger a new episode of the Mulfords’ Revolutionary War story. πŸ‘ Even when the farmhouse is closed, visitors can still access the program!

You can find the 1776AR app in the Apple App Store for iPhone or the Google Play Store for Android. After downloading, visit Mulford Farm at πŸ“ 10 James Lane, open the app, and follow the instructions to bring history to life. ✨ The app works best on phones three years old or newer. While the app will also work on tablets, cellphones offer a better experience. We also recommend you use headphones for improved sound quality and to help immerse you further into the β€œaugmented reality” experience. Visit our website to learn more!

This month’s Tom Twomey Series explores East Hampton’s overlooked role in the American Revolution πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈJoin us Friday, Apri...
04/23/2026

This month’s Tom Twomey Series explores East Hampton’s overlooked role in the American Revolution πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Join us Friday, April 24, 7 - 8 p.m. at the πŸ“ East Hampton Library in the Baldwin Room as Leah K. Lebec presents her late father’s groundbreaking research, highlighting local patriot fervor before the 1776 Battle of Long Island and the hardships of British occupation that followed.

Lebec, an East Hampton native and former university professor, brings a personal perspective to the work of Lawrence Jamieson Koncelik Sr., whose scholarship sheds new light on the town’s Revolutionary past. πŸ‘

This year’s Tom Twomey Series is presented as a partnership between the πŸ“šοΈ and the East Hampton Historical Society. SOLD OUT!

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151 Main Street
East Hampton, NY
11937

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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(631) 324-6850

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