Dear Friend,
Thanks to the ongoing generosity of supporters like you, the East Hampton Historical Society is fulfilling its mission “to illuminate the past and inspire the community through the preservation and interpretation of East Hampton’s history.”
Through the year, the Historical Society stewards five historic properties – Clinton Academy (which includes the Town House and Hook Schoolhouse), the Dominy Shops, East Hampton Town Marine Museum, Moran Studio, and Mulford Farm – which are accessible to thousands of visitors annually.
In addition, we are –
- Initiating the restoration of the Mulford Farmhouse to interpret the American Revolution in East Hampton,
- Breaking ground on a new Collections Storage Center to house our nearly 20,000 artifacts,
- Partnering with other nonprofits, schools, and local government to dramatically increase our programming,
- Teaching cultural and natural history to students from across the East End,
- Developing opportunities for visitors to engage with the past using digital technology, and
- Implementing a long-range strategic plan, including a new mission and vision statement.
Beyond our own historic properties, the Historical Society is collaborating with community organizations Town-wide to present the past. Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to begin moving forward with our new strategic plan, as outlined in our Annual Report. Our vision is to have the Historical Society serve as a key resource where history comes alive, and our community comes together to explore East Hampton’s layered past. Achieving this vision depends on you.
Without your support, our community can’t sustain its sense of place. We need your help to keep the past present in East Hampton. Please make a gift to the East Hampton Historical Society today!
Sincerely,
Steve Long, Executive Director