Hats Off: 300 Years of Headwear in East Hampton

Featuring a selection of hats, caps, and bonnets from the permanent collection, most of which have never been exhibited before to the public, Hats Off traces East Hampton history through its headwear. For centuries people wouldn’t think of leaving their home without a hat. Free to the public, the exhibition explores the evolution of headwear styles, historical hat making practices, and local East Hampton residents and businesses of the past.

On display in Clinton Academy at 151 Main Street in East Hampton through the summer, the exhibit text is accessible in both Spanish and English. Hats Off is open Sunday through Saturday, 12-4pm.