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'Tis the season at annual candlelight tour in Southold
The Southold Historical Society hosted its 2019 Candlelight Tour on the museum grounds Friday. The tree lighting ceremony highlighted the festivities, which featured “festive Victorian” decorations, a visit with Santa in the barn, Christmas ca
For the first time, the Museum Gift Shop will be participating in Museum Shop Sunday. The shop will be open today from 11am to 3pm. Thank you to our volunteers that made this possible! #museumstoresunday #museumshopsunday #museum #holidayshopping #sundayfunday #southoldhistoricalsociety #northfork
Thank you to everyone who attended the Candlelight Tour this evening and to our amazing volunteers who put it all together!
It is almost here......the 2019 Candlelight Tour. We welcome you to join us at the Museum Complex today from 3-6pm. The tree will be lit at 5pm. Santa will greet children in the Reichert Family Barn (be on line before 5:30 to ensure you get to see him). Demonstrators will be eager to talk to you about their crafts and works. Guides will be on hand to greet you at the historic houses. We are looking forward to your participation. This is a free event - donations are graciously accepted.
Thanks for including us in the Top Ten things to do, Northforker.com!
https://northforker.com/2019/11/10-things-to-do-on-the-north-fork-this-december-2/?ic_source=ic-featured-frontpage-top
The temperatures are dropping but there are still plenty of North Fork activities worth braving the elements for this December.
As of today, the forecast for Friday looks like perfect Candlelight Tour weather....
sunny and breezy, high of 44F.
Who remembers playing Townopoly, the game of Southold, Greenport and Cutchogue? These local companies are featured on the cover of the box and are on Facebook: Alice's Fish Market, Braun Seafood Company, Elbow East, Lucas Ford, Eastern Long Island Kampground, Chick's Southold Agway
Our volunteers speaking with a Mattituck Junior-Senior High School student about the volunteering opportunities that we offer. If you or a student you know may be interested in volunteering please email [email protected]
Please stop by our Museum Shop in the Prince Building on the Main Road in Southold and check out our holiday ornaments that are currently 50% off!! #southoldhistoricalsociety #ornaments #christmasornaments #southoldhistorical #50percentoff #holiday #holidayseason #holidayshopping
Community Service Fair @ Mattituck High School.
With the holiday season fast approaching have you considered becoming a member of the society or gifting a membership? Not only is is a wonderfully thoughtful gift, it also helps to preserve history and to help support our community programs and activities throughout the year.The Basic Membership has an annual fee of $35 and includes a member tote bag, invitations to special events and exhibitions, a monthly calendar and newsletter as well as a 10% discount at the Museum Gift Shop and the Horton Point Lighthouse Gift Shop. To order a membership, click the link below! https://www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org/membership
Have some holiday shopping to do? Stop by the Treasure Exchange and the Museum Gift Shop! One of our volunteers will be happy to help you find the perfect gift! The Treasure Exchange is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Wednesday from 1pm to 4pm. The Museum Gift Shop is Open Monday through Friday from 10am to 2pm. Thank you to our volunteers for making this possible! #thankavolunteertuesday #thankavolunteertoday #southoldhistoricalsociety #shoplocal #smallbusiness #southoldhistorical #museum #giftshop #holiday #holidayshopping #holidayshoppingmadeeasy #christmas #christmasshopping #localbusiness #northfork #southold
Mark your calendars! Come join us on November 29th for our Candlelight Tour from 3pm - 6pm. It's sure to be a beautiful evening filled with a visit from Santa, tours of our historic houses, print shop, blacksmith shop and other buildings! This is a free community event that you won't want to miss! A special thank you to East End Financial Group who is a business sponsor for this event!
Treat yourself to a delicious meal while supporting Southold Historical Society! Come to our Harvest Dinner anytime between noon and 8pm at O'Mally's.
You can buy tickets online for the Harvest Dinner here https://www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org/events-1/harvest-dinner-at-omallys-restaurant-2/pick-tickets
Have you purchased your tickets for the Harvest Dinner yet?
Did you know that each year the all-volunteer Victorian Decorators create a new theme for the Ann Currie- Bell house at the Candlelight Tour. Last year was inspired by seashells. Come to the Historical Society on November 29 to discover this year's theme....
We had a lovely meal this morning at O'Mally's at our Volunteer Breakfast. But the best part was being able to honor and show our appreciation to all these wonderful volunteers. Together, we all make a great team!
We had lots of fun with the Play With Pumpkins program with Southold Free Library. It was so nice to welcome families to the Reichert Family Barn.
Autumn in the Air Party, honoring the Society's Past Presidents
Just a few pics from tonight's Autumn in the Air Party. We were so grateful for the presence of the Society's Living Past Presidents!
Our warmest thanks to everyone who joined us last night for the Harvest Hues watercolor class. We hope that you had a wonderful time creating your autumn inspired works. All of your pieces were so lovely and unique. A special thank you to local artist Melissa Hyatt for sharing her passion for watercolor by teaching this festive class! 🍁🍂
A great year with Deanna as our Director.
Vote for Southold Historical Society for the "Best of the Best" Award from Dan's Papers
https://magazine.northeast.aaa.com/event/autumn-in-the-air-party/
Southold Historical Society is pleased to announce that our “Autumn in the Air” Party will take place from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. The
Please note that the Treasure Exchange will be opening at 1pm today. We apologize for any inconvenience!
It is a beautiful day for a visit to the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse. Our volunteers are there to welcome you.🌞
Thank you to Joe Werkmeister and the Suffolk Times for this terrific article!
Understanding and acknowledging that dark past is at the heart of a new exhibit from the Southold Historical Society titled “Slavery in Southold.”
Southold Historical Society is proud to announce the installation of a new exhibition titled “Slavery in Southold.” Community members are invited to a view the exhibition on Friday, August 16 at 5p…
What a terrific family event! We were so pleased to welcome visitors of all ages today for the 2019 Ice Cream Social. Much appreciation to the many, many volunteers and all who attended to make it such a success!
To add to the fun, there will be LIVE MUSIC by Ron Rothman and Southold Slim at the Ice Cream Social!
Tour our historic garden behind the Thomas Moore House during the Ice Cream Social on Saturday! Join Carol Brown & Cara Cunneen from Southold Garden Club and learn about the many uses of plants throughout history. You are sure to learn something new about "Herbs then and Now"!
https://www.danspapers.com/2019/08/southold-historical-society-ice-cream-social-returns/
The Southold Historical Society’s Annual Ice Cream Social is back by popular demand, this year taking place on August 10 from noon to 4 p.m.
Einstein Square unveiled in Southold.
The original Rothman’s Department Store building on Main Road in Southold has been completely restored and will now be known as Einstein Square.
One week until the Ice Cream Social!🍨🍦
@ Einstein sq. Receiving donations.
Happening now Einstein sq
Happening now.....
Book signing of "Moonglow"
Ribbon cutting for Einstein Sq.
The Southold Historical Society’s Tale of the Whale Exhibit
Come see the amazing whale fossils at the Southold Historical Society’s Tale of the Whale exhibit at Horton’s Point Lighthouse.
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With the holiday season fast approaching have you considered becoming a member of the society or gifting a membership? Not only is is a wonderfully thoughtful gift, it also helps to preserve history and to help support our community programs and activities throughout the year.The Basic Membership has an annual fee of $35 and includes a member tote bag, invitations to special events and exhibitions, a monthly calendar and newsletter as well as a 10% discount at the Museum Gift Shop and the Horton Point Lighthouse Gift Shop. To order a membership, click the link below! https://www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org/membership
The vendors are ready.....join us at the Museum Complex NOW! We are open 9 to 4 Sat and Sunday.
We had terrific company this evening. Thanks to all who supported the Sip of Summer party.
Happy Halloween!
Author Eric Dolin stopped by the Horton Point Lighthouse for a signing of his book "Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse". #brilliantbeacons #lighthouse #hortonpoint #nofo Eric Jay Dolin
Happy Birthday Horton Point Lighthouse! The lighthouse was first illuminated on October 15, 1857. Share your photos from the Horton Point Lighthouse on Instagram and use #hortonlighthouse. Southold has the best lighthouses! Association of Lighthouse Keepers World Lighthouse Society Lighthouses of Long Island Sound Gateway National Lighthouse Museum
Plan your Columbus Day Weekend with us. Don't miss our weekend events: - Sat 8 & Sun 9 - Revolutionary War Encampment. Museum Complex. Free event. - Sat - Sun - Mon - Visit the Horton Point Lighthouse. Last weekend of the season. Open on Monday 10/10. - Sat & Sun - School Girls & their Samplers. Last weekend. More information at www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org/events
Enjoy the Art Auction Preview at Castello de Borghese. Open every day 11 - 5 PM. Live Art Auction Sat 8/27 at 6:00 PM.
Art Auction - Preview of Contemporary Artists You can own a unique master piece. Online bidding is open. Review the lots here -- http://s.ripl.com/noppex via Ripl.com
These are some of the best US Olympic moments in history. Can you name them? The creation of the Olympic Games was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894. The IOC is the governing body of the Olympic Movement, with the Olympic Charter defining its structure and authority. via Ripl.com
Plan your weekend with us: Sat 8/6 -- 1:00 PM - Exhibition "School Girls & their Samplers" - Ann Currie-Bell House -- 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Museum Complex Open for Tours Sun 8/7 -- 8:00 AM - Yoga at the Museum Complex -- 1:00 PM - Needle Work Story Swap - lawn of Ann Currie-Bell House -- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Museum Complex Open The Horton Point Ligthouse is closed this weekend. #weekend #activities via Ripl.com
Art Auction - Preview of Historic Artists (Aug. 27) You can own a unique master piece. Online bidding is open. Review the lots here -- http://s.ripl.com/w4402f
Art enthusiasts, you can own a unique master piece from a Long Island artist. Online Bidding for our Art Auction is open. Review and bid on your favorite -- https://m.invaluable.com/#catalog/N6M7D7XCYD
Weekend of Shipwrecks! Last chance to visit the shipwreck exhibition. Today Sat 7/23 -- 1-4 PM. Reichert Family Center, Southold. via Ripl.com
Harry Potter Day at the Horton Point Lighthouse! After a morning of competition between the four Hogwart Houses at the Horton Point Lighthouse, the Gryffindor House was declared the winner! Good job to all the wizards!
Plan your weekend with us! Fri 7/15 - 9:30 AM Plein Air Art Class at Museum Complex Sat 7/16 - 10 AM Harry Potter Day at Horton Lighthouse - 11:30 AM - 4 PM Visitor Tours Horton Point Lighthouse - 1 PM - 4 PM Shipwreck Exhibition at the Reichert Center - 1 PM - 4 PM Samplers Exhibition at Ann Currie-Bell House - 1 PM - 4 PM Historic Tours at the Museum Complex Sun 7/17 - 8 AM Open Air Yoga at Museum Complex - 11:30 AM - 4 PM Visitor Tours Horton Point Lighthouse - 1 PM - 4 PM Samplers Exhibition at Ann Currie-Bell House - 1 PM - 4 PM Historic Tours at the Museum Complex via Ripl.com
The linotype machine is a "line casting" machine used in printing. This was the industry standard for newspapers, magazines and posters from the late 19th century to the 1960s and 70s. The name of the machine comes from the fact that it produces an entire line of metal type at once. We celebrate the restoration of our Linotype Machine at the Long Printshop in the Museum Complex. Thank you Mike Hagerman for this live demonstration!
Plan Your Weekend! Saturday 7/10 1 PM - New Samplers Exhibition - Ann Currie-Bell House - Museum Complex 1 PM - Shipwreck Exhibition - Reichert Center 5 PM - Summer Gala Picnic in the Park - Museum Complex Sunday 7/10 8 AM - Open Air Yoga - Museum Complex 3 PM - Linotype Machine Celebration - Museum Complex Horton Point Ligthouse Open - Sat & Sun 11:30 AM - 4 PM Museum Complex Tours - Sat & Sun 1 - 4 PM www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org/ via Ripl.com
Happy Independence Day! Today we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America. Enjoy these photos of Southold Parades from the late 1950's to early 1960's. These are a small selection from the Charles Meredith Collection. Charles Meredith was a local photographer originally based out of Cutchogue, L.I. His career, which spanned from the 1930's through the 1960's, led to the creation of an archive containing thousands of images of daily life, including parades, accidents, funerals, and locales, covering all parts of Southold Township. The collection resides in the archives of the Southold Historical Society.
2016 Museum Opening Weekend!
Holiday Weekend Activities! Plan ahead! - Sat, Jul. 2 - 1:00 PM - Shipwreck Exhibition at the Reichert Center, Southold. - Sat, Jul. 2 - 2:00 PM - Kids Activities at the Museum Complex, Southold. - Sun, Jul. 3 - 8:00 AM - Open Air Yoga at the Museum Complex + Kids Yoga, Southold. - Sat, Sun and Mon, Jul. 4 - 11: 30 AM - Horton Point Lighthouse Open http://s.ripl.com/kb8nwk via Ripl.com
FRESNEL’S LENS ROTATION CLOCKWORK -- This video shows the Fresnel Lens from the Sankaty Head Ligthouse in full rotation. It is on display at the Nantucket Whaling Museum From 1819 to 1825, Augustin Fresnel, who was then engineer to the French Lighthouse Service, studied the application of clockwork movements for the rotation of the optics in lighthouses. The rotation of the optics had to be very precise to assure that the mariner would see the same timing between each flash of the rotating lens; the use of a clockwork driven by a weight seemed indicated. Fresnel wanted to use a device with continuous rotation, without an escapement system, and began a search for a new clockwork design. According to the writings of Augustin Henry’s sons, Fresnel and Augustin Henry met during the opening of the new breakwater constructed in the harbor of Dunkerque in 1824, where Henry had just installed a new bell tower. Fresnel explained the problems with the escapement clock drive to Augustin Henry. Within a few months Monsieur Henry created a new clock mechanism that, while preserving the main workings of his clocks, was supplied with a regulator based on centrifugal force. This was the kind used by James Watt for steam engines; it allowed the clock to maintain a continuous rotation with sufficiently regular speed fork the needs of the lighthouses. You can see a 3rd Order Fresnel Lens on display at the Horton Point Lighthouse & Nautical Museum. Opens Saturdays & Sundays from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868. It was a time for the nation to decorate the graves of Union soldiers with flowers. By the 20th century, Memorial Day eventually extended to honor all Americans who died while in military service. Here is a selection of Parade Photos from our Frank Hartley Collection (b.1881 – d. 1943).
Can you name these 7 lighthouses in Southold town? Which is your favorite?
East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation
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