PROMOTING INTEREST IN AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF SOUTHOLD

Southold Historical Museum was founded in 1960 to "promote interest in and education about the history of Southold and to bring together those persons who desire to discover, acquire, preserve, maintain, and exhibit historic sites, buildings, and relics.”

Since our inception, our mission is still focused and clear. Southold Historical Museum preserves and interprets collections that engage, educate and connect the public to Southold, NY’s history and culture. We support initiatives that promote the sustainability of our historic past.

Southold Historical Museum is one of the leading cultural institutions located on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. Founded in 1960, the Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of our region. To do this, the Museum maintains a headquarters and archive, as well as a number of historically significant buildings which exhibit some of the Museum's vast collections. We continue to work to ensure Southold history is accessible to all. Enjoy!

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Land Acknowledgement: The museum is located on the land of the Corchaug Nation.  There is no Southold History without the Corchaug History.  Our work connects to the Corchaug people as it has for thousands of years before us.  We pay homage to the Indigenous People of the past, of the present, and of the future.

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