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The Southampton History Museum preserves and promotes the shared history and culture of greater Southampton, NY.

The Southampton History Museum was organized in 1898 and incorporated in 1910. In its early days, the Society collected and exhibited historical objects and documents relating to the history and development of Southampton, organized pageants, and gave lectures on antiques. By the 1990s the Rogers Mansion property had expanded to include 12 historic structures including a one-room schoolhouse, a 18

25 barn, and a 19th century paint shore, among others. The museum is open year-round with changing exhibits on historic topics, a research center, and extensive education programs for schoolchildren and adults. The Rogers Mansion contains an extensive research library and archives dedicated to the history of Southampton and its surrounding areas. The library currently contains over 800 volumes and the archives include a wide range of subjects from account books to family memorabilia. Come explore our research center and with the help of a research assistant see what you can discover. The admissions fee is $5 per person, free for members of the museum and children under 17 years of age.

09/02/2026

Road To Revolution Series 🇺🇸

"Good God, what brave fellows I must this day lose!" — George Washington, watching his men retreat during the Battle of Brooklyn, 250 years ago this week.

His men were trapped, the East River at their backs, defeat looking certain.

Did you know the Southampton Militia may have been there too? They'd been sent off escorting cattle near Hempstead just as the British broke through the lightly defended Jamaica Pass, a gap that helped turn the entire battle.

What happened next a foggy night, a silent retreat, and an army saved to fight another day- is one of the most dramatic turns of the Revolution.

Read the full story on our blog by visiting our website: southamptonhistory.org

*Washington's Retreat at Long Island. August 1776. Copy of engraving by J. C. Armytage after Wageman, published circa 1860. (The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library Digital Collections)

09/01/2026

✨ Join us this Thursday for Jazz at Rogers on the Great Lawn as East End Jazz presents The Heart of America: Songs of Our Roots — a 250-year musical celebration of the sounds that have shaped the American experience.

🎵 From Blues, Gospel, and Hymns to Country, the evening explores the rich musical traditions at the roots of American culture, reimagined through fresh jazz arrangements.

Featuring:
🎤 Lauren Lee on vocals,
🎷 Tomas Majcherski on tenor saxophone, clarinet & flute,
🎹 Taka Otomo on piano
🎻 Iris Ornig on bass & arrangements,
🥁 Brian Woodruff on drums.

🎼 The program includes jazz-infused interpretations of Oh, Susanna, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Michael, Row the Boat Ashore, and more.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for an evening of music, history, and American traditions on the historic grounds of Rogers Mansion.

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 6:00 – 7:15 pm
📍 The Rogers Mansion Museum Complex | 17 Meeting House Ln
🎟️ Admission is free - all are welcome!

💕 The Southampton History Museum’s free public programs are made possible, in part, by a Suffolk County Omnibus Grant and by funding from the residents of the Southampton Union Free School District.

For more information and to RSVP, visit our website southamptonhistory.org

08/19/2026

🎶 Join us tomorrow for Both Sides of the Pond, a lively musical journey through the roots of American music as part of our Revolutionary America Series.

🪕 Musicians Maria Fairchild and Adam Becherer bring history to life through folk songs from the Colonial era through the early 20th century, tracing how traditions from the British Isles evolved over generations into a distinctly American musical voice.

📅 Tomorrow, Thursday, August 20
⏰ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 Southampton History Museum / 17 Meeting House Ln
🎟️ Admission is free

💕 The Southampton History Museum's free public programs are made possible, in part, by the generous support of our community and funding from the residents of the Southampton Union Free School District.

For more information and to RSVP, visit our website southamptonhistory.org

08/17/2026

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our Museum Curator, Stephen Gould, for his extraordinary work and dedication, which has made our new exhibition, Stephen Sayre's American Revolution, possible.

In many ways, this exhibition is the story of two Southampton Stephens; one who helped shape history, and the other who dedicated himself to telling that story.

To commemorate this milestone, we presented Stephen with an engraved tankard honoring his work.

💖 Thank you, Stephen, for your passion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to uncovering and sharing our community's stories.

🏛️ Stephen Sayre’s American Revolution is on view at the Rogers Mansion until January 2, 2027.

🗓️ Wednesdays thru Saturdays
⏰ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
📍 17 Meeting House Lane
🎟️ Admission is free and open to the public

For more information about this exhibition any all of our programs, please visit our website: southamptonhistory.org

08/14/2026

On view at the SHM,
Weds - Sats, 11a.m.–4 p.m.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Reel created by SHM intern Sophia Patrone.
Click the link in our bio for more info.
#250

08/13/2026

✨ Join us tonight for Jazz at Rogers on the Great Lawn as East End Jazz presents Bourbon Street at the Barn: A New Orleans Blues & Jazz Celebration.

🎵 Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll as acclaimed bassist and East End Jazz Director Iris Ornig leads a lively quintet bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the East End with beloved classics, traditional jazz standards, and timeless blues favorites, including Iko Iko, Struttin' with Some Barbecue, Li'l Liza Jane, St. Louis Blues, and more.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a summer evening of joyful music and rich American traditions on the historic grounds of Rogers Mansion.

📅 Tonight, Thursday, August 13
⏰ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
📍 The Rogers Mansion Museum Complex / 17 Meeting House Ln
🎟️ Admission is free.

🌧️ In the event of rain, the concert will move indoors to the museum’s historic Sayre Barn.

💕 The Southampton History Museum’s free public programs are made possible, in part, by the generous support of our community and funding from the residents of the Southampton Union Free School District. �

For more information, visit our website: southamptonhistory.org

08/06/2026

💖 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Plein Air Painting Workshop at the historic Halsey House & Garden!

✨It was a wonderful morning of creativity, conversation, and inspiration!

🎨🖌A very special thank you to Aurelio Torres for sharing his talent, insight, and thoughtful instruction throughout the workshop.

For more information about our programs, and our new exhibition, ‘Stephen Sayre’s American Revolution,’ visit our website southamptonhistory.org

08/04/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 6, at 5:30 p.m. for 'Sargent, A Masterful Stroke of Genius,' an illustrated lecture with Professor Emeritus Neill Slaughter.

Explore the remarkable career of John Singer Sargent, from his rise as a portrait painter in Paris to the scandal surrounding 'Madame X,' and his enduring artistic legacy.

📍 Rogers Mansion Museum Complex�
🗓 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 pm
🎟️ Admission is Free
🌟 Space is limited. Please RSVP at southamptonhistory.org

08/03/2026

🌟Thank you to everyone who danced the morning away with Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew on the Great Lawn of the Rogers Mansion Museum Complex. What a delight! 💃🕺

🎶 We hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, August 13, from 6:30-7:45 pm, when East End Jazz returns with Golden Hour Jazz: Bourbon Street at the Barn, an evening of New Orleans blues and jazz.

✨For more information about this and all our programs and exhibitions, please visit our website. The link is in our bio.

💕 The Southampton History Museum’s free public programs are made possible, in part, by the generous support of our community and funding from the residents of the Southampton Union Free School District.

East End Jazz

07/30/2026

🎷 THE JAZZ BUS IS COMING TO THE HAMPTONS! 🎺

🎶 Join us Saturday, August 1st for Tiny Toes & The Jazz Crew!

🕙 Two sets: 10:00 AM & 11:45 AM
📍 Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Lane
💸 FREE, RSVP required (link in bio)
🌦️ Rain or shine — indoors in the gallery if needed

Bring your blankets and beach chairs!

💕 The Southampton History Museum’s free public programs are made possible, in part, by the generous support of our community and funding from the residents of the Southampton Union Free School District. ��

For more information, visit our website southamptonhistory.org

Address

17 Meeting House Lane
Southampton, NY
11968

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+16312832494

Website

https://www.southamptonhistory.org/

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