Sag Harbor Historical Museum

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

TODAY: Come one, come all - both small and tall, young and old and enjoy “Revolutionary Days” with colonial food, cooked over an open fire, colonial games, crafts and music. There will be lots to see and do on the Custom House lawn, 192 Main Street Sag Harbor, between 11 am and 4 pm and the Custom House will be open for tours so you can see first hand how a family lived in the late 18th century. Preservation Long Island and the SH Historical Museum are proud to sponsor this event kicking off a season celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the Museum is grateful for the generous support of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.

05/22/2026

CANCELLED Sunday May 24th events in the Old Burying Ground! Weather reports are predicting that it will be “raining cats and dogs” on Sunday, so we are cancelling both events that were to be outdoors in the OBG. We’ll reschedule them for next Spring.

We may have had to cancel our outdoor activities, but our doors are open at the Museum all weekend between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Stop by to see our exhibit “The Revolution at Hand: Clothing, Work and Daily Life in Sag Harbor” and pick up a copy of our recently published book “Sag Harbor in the Revolution”. Two fun ways to spend a rainy day.

05/20/2026

Join us for the dedication ceremony, by the LI Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution, of the headstone of Capt. Lester Beebee, a Minuteman during the Revolution at 11:00 a.m on Sunday May 24th in the Old Burying Ground.

Later, between 1 and 3 pm, we’re conducting a family workshop in the Old Burying Ground, teaching young and old how to clean and preserve the headstones of our Colonial ancestors.

As always, we are grateful for the generous support of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.

05/18/2026

Capt. Lester Beebee was a Minuteman during the American Revolution. Last year, with the support of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, the Beebee family headstones, that were nearly destroyed when the steeple of the Whalers’ Church fell on them during the Hurricane of 1938, were restored.However, Lester Beebee’s headstone was so severely damaged, it had to be replaced. Join us at 11:00 a.m., in the Old Burying Ground on Union Street to honor this patriot at the dedication ceremony conducted by the Long Island Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution.

After lunch, return to the Old Burying Ground to participate in a family workshop learning how to clean and preserve the headstones of our colonial ancestors. Thanks to the Gardiner Foundation for their support of all of our 250th anniversary events.

05/18/2026

Capt. Lester Beebee was a Minuteman during the American Revolution. Last year with the support of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, the Beebee family headstones, that were nearly destroyed when the steeple of the Whalers’ Church fell on them during the Hurricane of 1938, were restored. However, Lester Beebee’s headstone was so severely damaged, it had to be replaced. Join us in the Old Burying Ground on Union Street at 11:00 this morning to honor this patriot at the dedication ceremony conducted by the Sons of the Revolution.

After lunch, to return to participate in a family workshop - learning to clean and preserve the headstones of our colonial ancestors. Thanks always to the Gardiner Foundation for their support of our 250th anniversary events.

05/16/2026

Next Saturday is the beginning of Memorial Day weekend. Our very first event is being co-sponsored with us by Preservation Long Island, the organization that owns and preserves the Custom House. Our “Revolutionary Days” country fair will be held on the Custom House lawn, 192 Main Street Sag Harbor, starting around 11:00 a.m. and going to 4:00 p.m. This will be a day of family fun with Colonial games, crafts, music and food - cooked over an open fire!

You’ll also be able to experience how a family lived in the late 18th century by touring the Custom House. The house was originally built in 1770 and became the first Custom House in New York State when it was acquired by Henry Packer Dering, one of the first U.S. Customs Collectors.

Join us as we launch a season of very special events celebration our Nation’s 250 anniversary as an independent Republic. We hope to see you on the 23rd.

Celebrate this Memorial Day weekend and the launch of our celebration of our Nation’s 250th

05/16/2026

Today’s the day! To see what’s inside this window, come to the Annie Cooper Boyd House at 174 Main around 4 pm today for the opening of our 2026 exhibit”The Revolution at Hand: Clothing, Work and Daily Living in Sag Harbor.” Complementing our recently published book “Sag Harbor in the Revolution”, the exhibit tells the story of Sag Harbor before, during and after the American Revolution. Curators Mary Jane Marcasiano and Alex McNear will be on hand to answer any and all of your questions. Allow some time as the exhibit occupies all three of the Museum’s galleries. To purchase the book, click on the Shop link in our bio. See you later!

05/15/2026

Our season starts tomorrow and you can see it’s an exciting one. Join us at the museum at 174 Main Street tomorrow afternoon at 3 pm for the annual meeting and 4 pm for the official opening of the 2026 exhibit “The Revolution at Hand: Clothing, Work & Daily Life in Sag Harbor”.

05/15/2026

Wondering what’s happening in Sag Harbor this weekend? On Saturday at 4 pm, the Museum’s 2026 exhibit will be opening. Curated by Mary Jane Marcasiano and Alex McNear and occupying all three of the Museum’s galleries, “The Revolution at Hand: Clothing, Work and Daily Life in Sag Harbor” tells the story of Sag Harbor before, during and after the American Revolution and complements our recently published book “Sag Harbor in the Revolution.” (To purchase the book, click on the Shop link in our bio.) This is just the start of a season in which we will share numerous events and programs celebrating our Nation’s 250th anniversary as an independent Republic. Join us!

05/12/2026

Saturday May 16th, our 2026 Exhibit will open at 4 pm. Entitled “The Revolution at Hand: Clothing, Work and Daily Life in Sag Harbor”, the exhibit tells the story of Sag Harbor before, during and after the American Revolution, occupies all three of the museum’s galleries, and complements our recently published book “Sag Harbor in the Revolution.” (To purchase the book, click on the Shop link in our bio.) The exhibit brings Sag Harbor’s history alive thanks to the meticulous curation by Mary Jane Marcasiano and Alex McNear, please join us.