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| Windmill Lane,AmagansettNY11930 | Tel631-267-3020 |
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| Built in 1725 and moved to its present site in 1794, the museum displays furnishings form many periods of history, but especially a fine collection of Dominy furniture. |
| Montauk Hwy.,AmagansettNY11930Windmill Lane, | Tel631-267-6835 |
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| Has period rooms with antique dolls, toys and costumes. |
| SoutholdNYMain Road & Maple Lane, | Tel631-765-5500 |
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| This 1700s house has paintings by artist Annie Cooper Boyd; summer exhibition. It houses the Sag Harbor Historical Society and a research library.
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Main St.,Sag HarborNY11963P.O. Box 1709, Sag Harbor, | Tel631-725-5092 |
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sagharborhistoricalsociety.org |
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| A visit ot the museum complex offers exhibits on sea captains, ship building, whaling, market gunning, decoys, Elmer Sperry inventions and everyday life in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. |
| 31
Bellport Lane,BellportNY11713 | Tel631-286-0888 |
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| Long Island's landmark & a designated historic site & living museum, you may see it on Long Island postcards. It is a building that is a .....big duck! restored to its original 1930's condition & offering 'duckbilia'. |
| Route 24,Fair HarborNY11901 | Tel631-852-8292 |
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| The Corwith House Museum, c. 1830, with 1870's additions, offers furnished period rooms, special exhibitions. Features local history reference library, photo archive & costume and toy collections. |
| 2368
Montauk Hwy.,BridgehamptonNY11932 | Tel631-537-1088 |
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hamptons.com |
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| Main St.,BridgehamptonNY11932 | Tel516-537-1008 |
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| Children museum a magical and intresting fun place for young people. Lots of indoor activities, workshops, performances and special events. |
| 376
Sag Harbor Tpk.,BridgehamptonNY11932 | Tel631-537-8250 |
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631-537-2413; |
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cmee.org |
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| 90
Higbie Lane,Wading RiverNY11792 | Tel516-661-4779 |
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| Historic 1820s home that contains exhibits of colonial, empire and Victorian furniture. Operated by the Bridgehampton Historical Society.
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| Montauk Hwy.,BridgehamptonNY11932PO Box 977, | Tel631-283-0527 |
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| Built in Sag Harbor in 1800 and moved in 1813. The restored mill is an example of utilitarian wood age architecture |
| Water MillNY 11976Mill Pond Rd., | Tel631-726-5984 |
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| Small astronomy museum with exhibits and artifacts. Sat. evening stargazing (weather permitting) with telescopes. Occasional classic films, concerts, art exhibits, lectures and planetarium shows featuring StarLab, a portable planetarium
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| Main Bayview Rd.,SouthholdNYSouth of Route 25, | Tel631-765-2626 |
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| In 1789, Sag Harbor was the first U.S. port of entry. Museum is in the home of the port's first U.S. customs master. |
| 161
Main St.,Sag HarborNY11724and Garden St., | Tel631-692-4664 |
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splia.org |
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| This complex includes The Old House, the 1740 Wickham House, the 1840 Schoolhouse Museum, the former Independent Congregational Church, and a pre-Civil War carriage house. |
| Main Rd.,CutchogueNY11935 | Tel631-734-7122 |
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| Built in Montauk, The 1747 house was rebuilt in the 1800s and became a restaurant in the 1950s. The house was used by Teddy Roosevelt while his troops recuperated after the Spanish-American War in 1898. View an exhibit on the war.
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| MontaukNY11954Theodore Roosevelt County Park, | Tel631-852-7878 |
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| Over 50 life-size dinosaur sculptures: T-Rex, raptors, flying reptiles. Replicas of bones, skulls & skeletons, 2 high-definition educational movie theatres, hands-on activities for children, dinosaur fossil dig. Group tours by appt. & children's birthday parties. |
| 221
Main St.,RiverheadNY11901 | Tel631-369-6556 |
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631-369-6664; |
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dinowalk.com |
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| The museum's lighthouse exhibit features two rare lighthouse lenses from Little Gull and Plum Island. Other artifacts include ship models and tools, memorabilia form the 1930s America's Cup yacht. |
| Third St,GreenportNY11944 | Tel631-477-2100 |
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eseaport@verizon.net; |
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eastendseaport.org |
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| The Academy was constructed in 1784. This late Georgian style building was restored in 1921 by Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo E. Woodhouse. Visitors can enjoy the wild flower garden behind the property installed by the Garden Club of East Hampton. |
| 151
Main St.,East HamptonNY | Tel631-324-6850 |
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| The Marine Museum tells the unique story of Long Island's East End community and its relationship with sea through artifacts, photographs, models and displays. |
| 101
Main St.,East HamptonNY | Tel631-324-6850 |
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| The Osborn-Jackson House, named for its first and last owners was lived in by six generations of Osborns until the late 1960's. |
| 101
Main St.,East HamptonNY | Tel631-324-6850 |
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| Unique among Long Island buildings, the Town House is the only existing town government meeting place to survive from the Colonial period on Long Island. |
| 149
Main St.,East HamptonNY | Tel631-324-6850 |
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| Considered one of America's most significant, intact English Colonial farmsteads. |
| 10
James Lane,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-6869 |
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| Located on 35 acres overlooking the sea, this museum displays, in interpretive exhibits, artifacts and descriptions of the traditions and working life of local fishermen. |
| Atlantic Ave.,AmagansettNY11930& Bluff Rd., | Tel631-267-6544 |
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| Grumman Memorial Park is a volunteer effort paying tribute to the incredible advances in aviation and aerospace that took place on Long Island, thanks to the teamwork of the employees of Grumman Corporation. |
| 71
Edwards Ave.,CalvertonNY | |
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| Guild Hall is an art museum with a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture and works on paper by artists associated with the region. |
| 158
Main St.,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-0806 |
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631-324-4050; |
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631-324-2722 |
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guildhall.org |
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| A cultural institution dedicated to preserving, understanding and celebrating eastern Long Island's history, oral history and cultural heritage relating to traditional occupations (such as farming and fishing) and to traditional community folk arts and folklore. |
| 6038
Sound Ave.,RiverheadNY11901 | Tel631-298-5292 |
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631-298-0144; |
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hallockv@optonline.net |
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hallockville.com |
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| South Main St.,SouthamptonNY | Tel631-283-3527 |
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| South Main St.,SouthamptonNY11968 | Tel631-283-2494 |
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| Built in early 1750s with 1885 additions. Museum has collection of Indian artifacts, early tools, cabin door, telescope and bell from several shipwrecks. No fee. |
| Center MorichesNY11934Terrell's River County Park, | Tel631-878-1591 |
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| This 18th century saltbox house may have inspired John Howard Payne's lyrics to the song "Home Sweet Home." Guided tours. View antique furniture, lusterware, other ceramics. |
| 14
James Lane,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-0713 |
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easthampton.com |
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| The lighthouse was built in 1857 & is one of Southold's 7 existing lighthouses with the tower standing on Cliff Lot, part of Barnabas Horton's original 1640 land grant. The Nautical Museum displays a collection of sea-chests, maps, photos, scrimshaw, baymen's tools & other marine artifacts from the Southold area. Suggested donation: adults: $2, children: free. Public bbq grills available. |
| Lighthouse Rd.,SoutholdNY11971PO Box 1, | Tel631-765-5500 |
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| A small museum dedicated to the development of the airplane industry. |
| Avenue B,Westhampton BeachNY11978Gabreski Airport, | Tel631-288-3600 |
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| Hands-on science and technology museum with interactive exhibits |
| 11
West Main St.,RiverheadNY11901 | Tel631-208-8000 |
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631-208-8304; |
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lisciencecenter.org |
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| Through its gallery, arboretum, sculpture gardens, and programs, LongHouse brings together art and nature, aesthetics and spirit, with a strong conviction that the arts are central to living wholly and creatively. |
| 133
Hands Creek Rd.,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-329-3568 |
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631-329-4299; |
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longhouse.org |
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| Also called Eastville Heritage House, the 1-story restored Sears-Roebuck Mail Order House has letters, journals, photos, furniture and other items since the 1800s. Exhibits rotate twice a year. operated by the Eastville Community Historical Society.
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Hampton St,Sag HarborNY | Tel631-725-4711 |
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| An 1890 Gothic chapel is from the Manhanset House hotel. It features the exhibit "People of the Dancing Meadow" and hands-on children's activities.
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North Ferry Rd.,Shelter IslandNY11964Route 114, | Tel631-749-0025 |
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shelterislandhistsoc.org |
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| Famous 1725 cottage house, contains collections of furniture made by the Dominy family.
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| 129
Main St.,AmagansettNY11930At Windmill Lane, | Tel631-267-3020 |
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| George Washington ordered the construction of this famous first lighthouse in New York state standing on a bluff & marking the easternmost point of LI. Montauk Historical Society maintains this lighthouse while the US Coast Guard operates the light & foghorn. $6, seniors $3.50, children $2.50. Gift shop. Click here for directions & here for location. |
| 2000
Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954Turtle Hill, | Tel631-668-2544 |
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631-668-2546; |
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keeper@montauklighthouse.com |
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montauklighthouse.com |
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| Maintains 1750 Havens Estate, includind main house built in early 1750s with 1885 additions. Museum houses a collection of Indian artifacts, early tools and more. |
| Montauk Hwy.,Center MorichesNY11934 | Tel631-878-1776 |
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Broad St.,GreenportNY11944 | Tel516-632-8230 |
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| Built by Thomas Halsey circa 1660, it is the oldest house in Southampton; has 17th and 18th century furniture.
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| 249
South Main St.,SouthamptonNY | Tel631-283-2494 |
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| Today in East Hampton, Hook Mill , Pantigo Mill and Gardiners Mill still stand. These mills can be read as testimonials of a native technology. |
| North Main St.,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-0713 |
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easthampton.com |
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| 353 Year old Cutchogue home which is the "Oldest English House in the State". |
| Main Rd.,MattituckNY | Tel631-298-5248 |
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| Behind the Quogue Library, the 1822 schoolhouse has toys, farm equipment and early utensils.
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Quogue St.,QuogueNY | Tel631-653-4224 |
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| The museum complex of the Oysterponds Historical Society consists of the Village House, a 19th centruy-furnished boarding house; the Hallock Building, has a research library and archives; Old Point Schoolhouse offers chaning exhibits and an annual summer exhibition; Webb House, an 18th century house moved from Green-port, has period rooms. |
| Village Lane,OrientNY11957 | Tel631-323-2480 |
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| Museum offers workshops, children's art classes, sculpture gardens, concerts, films, lectures, and changing exhibits: featuring expressionism, realism, Impressionism, and much more. |
| 25
Job's Lane,SouthamptonNY11968 | Tel631-283-2118 |
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631-283-7006; |
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| The 18th century shop is restored to the period of Southampton's famous silversmith, Elias Pelletreau, who worked here from 1750 to 1810. See a forge, tools and Pelletreau creations.
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Main St.,SouthamptonNY11968 | Tel631-283-2494 |
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| Artifacts left behind by the native Montauks are on display in the museum along with a collection of aboriginal tools. An educational display on archaeological techniques is on display. |
| Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954 | Tel631-852-7878 |
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| Lincoln St.,RiverheadNY | Tel631-369-1616 |
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| This was the home and studio of abstract expressionist painters Jackson Pollock and his wife, Lee Krasner. Exhibits, summer lectures and an art-reference library.
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| 830
Fireplace Rd.,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-4929 |
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631-324-8768; |
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pkhouse.org |
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| This site houses the museum's collection of small artifacts, photographs and other bits of railroad history from Long Island. |
| Railroad Ave.,GreenportNY11901 | Tel631-477-0439 |
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rmli.org |
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| Retired railroad equipment on display outside, including 3 steam locomotives. Ride the 1964-65 World's Fair mini train. Limited handicapped access on cars. Indoor museum features photos, railroad items, gift shop. Group tours by appointment.
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| 416
Griffin Ave.,Riverhead HamletNY11944 | Tel631-727-7920 |
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631-261-6545; |
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rmli.org |
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| Georgian colonial landmark 1767 house features arts and antiques |
| 199
Broadway,LawrenceNY11559 | Tel516-239-1157 |
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| A collection of 28 carriages displayed in two large barns, ranging from delicate buggies and elegant formal carriages to full-size replica of a Heavy Concord Stagecoach. |
| 129
Main St.,AmagansettNY11930At Windmill Lane, | Tel631-267-3020 |
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| This 1797 farmhouse was used by early herders; includes 5 rooms decorated in Victorian-style, and herb and rose gardens. |
| Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954 | Tel631-668-5340 |
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| Former home of patriot James Havens, elected to Provincial Congress. House dates to 1743. Barn has farm and fishing artifacts. |
| 16
South Ferry Road,Shelter IslandNY11964Route 114, | Tel631-749-0025 |
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sihissoc@optonline.net; |
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shelterislandhistsoc.org |
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| Museum depicts 10,000 years of Shinnecock history |
| 100
Montauk Hwy.,SouthamptonNY11968 | Tel631-287-4923 |
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631-287-7153; |
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shinnecock-museum.org |
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| Hours: Daily from 10am-4pm. Entry Fee $5 for Adults, $3 for seniors, students and children under 12. Children under 3 are free. SOFO members are FREE. |
| 377
Bridgehampton Tpk.,Sag HarborNY | Tel631-537-9735 |
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| This museum is located in an 1843 Greek Revival-style whaling captain's home and exhibits whaling memorabilia, Shinnecock Indian artifacts, a country store, post office, schoolhouse, a barn and a working blacksmith's shop. |
| 14
Meeting House Lane,SouthamptonNY11969PO Box 303, | Tel631-283-2494 |
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| The society owns more than a dozen buildings in Southold, many at Main Street and Maple Lane. Buildings date from 1750 to 1900 and include houses, barns, commercial structures. |
| 54325
Main Rd.,SoutholdNY11971P.O. Box 1, | Tel631-765-5500 |
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shsdirec@optonline.net; |
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southoldhistoricalsociety.org |
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| Items from earliest Long Island inhabitants years ago to contemporaries. View handiwork of Eskimos, middle and far western American Indians and native tribes of Central and South America.
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| 1080
Main Bayview Rd.,SoutholdNY11791 | Tel631-765-5577 |
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indianmuseum@aol.com; |
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southoldindianmuseum.org |
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| Exhibits on whaling and oyster industries, tools, equipment, whale-oil lamps. Also, antique furniture and items from Lipton Cup sailing races.
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| 319
Main St.,GreenportNY11944 | Tel631-477-3026 |
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| Exhibitions & programs concentrate on the history of Suffolk County & its people. Resources of the museum include research library, archives and education programs. |
| 300
West Main St.,RiverheadNY11901 | Tel631-727-2881 |
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riverheadli.com |
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| Love Lane,MattituckNY11952 | Tel516-588-0033 |
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| Historic house with barn dating from the 1850's. |
| 81
Main St.,Center MorichesNYP.O. Box 26, | Tel631-878-8862 |
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631-878-5528; |
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| 1840 Josiah Tuthill House offers a view of life from 1700s through 1850. Spinning wheels and photos.
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| 107
Mill Rd.,Wading RiverNY | Tel631-288-1139 |
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| Maintains 1828 History House with artifacts, farm tools, clothing, documents and books on local history and genealogy; gift shop.
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North Country Rd.,Wading RiverNY11792P.O. Box 263, | Tel631-929-4082 |
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| 115
Mill Rd.,Westhampton BeachNY11978 | Tel631-288-1139 |
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| The Wilderness Traveling Museum is the field trip that comes to you & provides a hands-on learning experience with Native American culture & Natural history understanding. |
| Peconic Bay Blvd.,AquebogueNY11931PO Box 88, | Tel631-722-4645 |
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