During “Forefather’s Day” at Clinton Academy in 1940, Sybel Dominy Mulford (pictured here) demonstrated how to use a flax wheel. At the History Festival on …
Ribbon cutting for new Collections Center
Last month, we were grateful to have over 120 people join us – despite light rain – for the ribbon cutting for our new Collections …
Summer 2026 Exhibit at Clinton Academy
Claus Hoie’s Watercolors exploring the history of whaling are now on display An exhibition of watercolors by the acclaimed painter Claus Hoie is now on …
Spirit of 76: East Hampton in the American Revolution
As part of its Semiquincentennial celebration to mark America’s 250th, the East Hampton Historical Society launched a monthly podcast entitled Spirit of 76. These three-minute …
Thank you for a very successful 2025 House & Garden Tour!
During the 2025 House & Garden Tour fundraiser on the weekend after Thanksgiving, the East Hampton Historical Society had a lot to be thankful for… …
Monitoring Marine Mammals at the East Hampton Town Marine Museum
The East Hampton Historical Society’s Director of Education, Stacy Myers, is leading an innovative program at the East Hampton Town Marine Museum to educate our …
Conditions at the Mulford farmhouse
Dear Friend, Thanks to a generous grant award from the Preservation League of New York State, the Historical Society enlisted Robert Hefner to complete a …
Awarded Historical Marker
Dear Friend, I’m thrilled to announce that the Dominy Shops Museum was recently awarded a historical marker by the Pomeroy Foundation. We are hosting a …
Introducing “Past Presented” by Hugh King
The East Hampton Historical Society is thrilled to announce “Past Presented,” a podcast series presented by Town and Village Historian Hugh King. During each segment, …
Our history is vital
Dear Friend, Since starting as the Executive Director three years ago, I’ve had the honor of stewarding East Hampton’s cultural heritage. During that time, the …