North Shore Historical Museum

08/05/2026

Thank you to Long Island Press for featuring our latest exhibit. We hope to see you there!

Many people know the American Revolution began in Boston, but the staff at the North Shore Historical Museum wants visitors to learn that Long Island also played a major role in the nation’s fight for independence.

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07/26/2026

🎉 Exciting News from NSHM! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that we have been awarded a 2026 Preservation Supplies Grant through the NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Grant Program, with additional funding generously provided by the Coby Foundation to support textile-focused projects.

This statewide program—administered by the Greater Hudson Heritage Network in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts—supports museums and collecting institutions across New York with Conservation Treatment Grants, Preservation Supplies Grants, and Site Assessment Grants. Funding from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation further strengthens projects on Long Island and in New York City.

This year, 134 applications were submitted from institutions across 46 counties, requesting more than $91,000 in support. We are honored to be among the 129 organizations recommended for funding, with awards ranging from $133 to $1,000. Applicants represented an extraordinary range of operating budgets—from $3,100 to over $20 million—showcasing the diversity and dedication of New York’s cultural community.

This grant will directly support NSHM’s ongoing work to preserve, protect, and share the history of the North Shore. We are deeply grateful to NYSCA, GHHN, the Coby Foundation, and the Gardiner Foundation for their commitment to safeguarding New York’s heritage.

👏 Congratulations to all the awardees across the state! We’re proud to stand alongside you in this important work.

07/01/2026

Our bunting flag has been mounted as we prepare for the United States Semiquincentennial. We hope that you will stop by and check it out for yourself. Tag us in your patriotic photos of our museum!

06/14/2026

04/29/2026

We are pleased to have The Frank Ferrara Jazz Quartet featuring vocalist Kay Colgan perform for us this Saturday, May 2nd, at our Spring Soiree Fundraiser.

Online ticket sales close tomorrow (Thursday 4/30). Guarantee admission by purchasing online. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-spring-soiree-at-the-museum

Limited tickets will be available at the door as capacity allows!

04/25/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Glen Cove Downtown Art Crawl this Friday, May 1 from 6–9 PM. Visit the Museum to experience our exhibition No Longer Hidden, explore our permanent Harlem Hellfighters gallery, and enjoy a few fun photo ops — including the historic judge’s bench and our basement jail cell.

Make an evening of it with a stop at Otherside Wine Bar right across the street. Thanks to the Glen Cove Downtown BID for organizing this fun night out!

04/25/2026

Our heartfelt thanks to the NSHM Board and the many friends who joined us last night for the No Longer Hidden exhibition celebration. Irene Harris shared the histories of African Americans whose brilliance and perseverance have helped shape the country we know today, and she did so with clarity, warmth, and deep insight.

We’re grateful to everyone who continues to support this work of bringing overlooked stories into the light.

Photo credit: Jan Guga