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Windmill Lane,
Amagansett NY 11930
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Tel 631-267-3020 |
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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. |
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Montauk Hwy.,
Amagansett NY 11930
Windmill Lane,
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Tel 631-267-6835 |
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| Has period rooms with antique dolls, toys and costumes. |
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Southold NY
Main Road & Maple Lane,
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Tel 631-765-5500 |
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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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174
Main St.,
Sag Harbor NY 11963
P.O. Box 1709, Sag Harbor,
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Tel 631-725-5092 |
| E-mail: |
SagHarborHist@aol.com; |
Website: |
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. |
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31
Bellport Lane,
Bellport NY 11713
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Tel 631-286-0888 |
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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'. |
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Route 24,
Fair Harbor NY 11901
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Tel 631-852-8292 |
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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. |
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2368
Montauk Hwy.,
Bridgehampton NY 11932
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Tel 631-537-1088 |
| Fax: |
631-537-4225; |
E-mail: |
bhhs@hamptons.com |
| Website: |
hamptons.com |
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Main St.,
Bridgehampton NY 11932
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Tel 516-537-1008 |
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| Children museum a magical and intresting fun place for young people. Lots of indoor activities, workshops, performances and special events. |
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376
Sag Harbor Tpk.,
Bridgehampton NY 11932
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Tel 631-537-8250 |
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631-537-2413; |
Website: |
cmee.org |
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90
Higbie Lane,
Wading River NY 11792
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Tel 516-661-4779 |
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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.,
Bridgehampton NY 11932
PO Box 977,
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Tel 631-283-0527 |
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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 |
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Water Mill NY 11976
Mill Pond Rd.,
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Tel 631-726-5984 |
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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.,
Southhold NY
South of Route 25,
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Tel 631-765-2626 |
| Website: |
custerobservatory.org |
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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. |
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161
Main St.,
Sag Harbor NY 11724
and Garden St.,
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Tel 631-692-4664 |
| E-mail: |
staff@splia.org; |
Website: |
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. |
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Main Rd.,
Cutchogue NY 11935
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Tel 631-734-7122 |
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631-224-5616 |
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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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Montauk NY 11954
Theodore Roosevelt County Park,
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Tel 631-852-7878 |
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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. |
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Third St,
Greenport NY 11944
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Tel 631-477-2100 |
| E-mail: |
eseaport@verizon.net; |
Website: |
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. |
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151
Main St.,
East Hampton NY
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Tel 631-324-6850 |
| Website: |
easthamptonhistory.org |
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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. |
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101
Main St.,
East Hampton NY
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Tel 631-324-6850 |
| Website: |
easthamptonhistory.org |
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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. |
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101
Main St.,
East Hampton NY
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Tel 631-324-6850 |
| Website: |
easthamptonhistory.org |
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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. |
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149
Main St.,
East Hampton NY
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Tel 631-324-6850 |
| Website: |
easthamptonhistory.org |
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| Considered one of America's most significant, intact English Colonial farmsteads. |
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10
James Lane,
East Hampton NY 11937
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Tel 631-324-6869 |
| Website: |
easthamptonhistory.org |
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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. |
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Atlantic Ave.,
Amagansett NY 11930
& Bluff Rd.,
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Tel 631-267-6544 |
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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. |
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71
Edwards Ave.,
Calverton NY
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| Website: |
grummanpark.org |
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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. |
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158
Main St.,
East Hampton NY 11937
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Tel 631-324-0806 |
| Box Office: |
631-324-4050; |
Fax: |
631-324-2722 |
| E-mail: |
info@guildhall.org; |
Website: |
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. |
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6038
Sound Ave.,
Riverhead NY 11901
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Tel 631-298-5292 |
| Fax: |
631-298-0144; |
E-mail: |
hallockv@optonline.net |
| Website: |
hallockville.com |
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South Main St.,
Southampton NY
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Tel 631-283-3527 |
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South Main St.,
Southampton NY 11968
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Tel 631-283-2494 |
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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. |
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Center Moriches NY 11934
Terrell's River County Park,
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Tel 631-878-1591 |
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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. |
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14
James Lane,
East Hampton NY 11937
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Tel 631-324-0713 |
| Website: |
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. |
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Lighthouse Rd.,
Southold NY 11971
PO Box 1,
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Tel 631-765-5500 |
| Website: |
longislandlighthouses.com |
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| A small museum dedicated to the development of the airplane industry. |
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Avenue B,
Westhampton Beach NY 11978
Gabreski Airport,
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Tel 631-288-3600 |
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| Hands-on science and technology museum with interactive exhibits |
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11
West Main St.,
Riverhead NY 11901
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Tel 631-208-8000 |
| Fax: |
631-208-8304; |
Website: |
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. |
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133
Hands Creek Rd.,
East Hampton NY 11937
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Tel 631-329-3568 |
| Fax: |
631-329-4299; |
E-mail: |
info@longhouse.org |
| Website: |
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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139
Hampton St,
Sag Harbor NY
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Tel 631-725-4711 |
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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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24
North Ferry Rd.,
Shelter Island NY 11964
Route 114,
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Tel 631-749-0025 |
| E-mail: |
sihissoc@optonline.net; |
Website: |
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.,
Amagansett NY 11930
At Windmill Lane,
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Tel 631-267-3020 |
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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. |
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2000
Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
Turtle Hill,
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Tel 631-668-2544 |
| Fax: |
631-668-2546; |
E-mail: |
keeper@montauklighthouse.com |
| Website: |
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. |
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Montauk Hwy.,
Center Moriches NY 11934
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Tel 631-878-1776 |
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8
Broad St.,
Greenport NY 11944
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Tel 516-632-8230 |
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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.,
Southampton NY
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Tel 631-283-2494 |
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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. |
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North Main St.,
East Hampton NY 11937
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Tel 631-324-0713 |
| Website: |
easthampton.com |
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| 353 Year old Cutchogue home which is the "Oldest English House in the State". |
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Main Rd.,
Mattituck NY
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Tel 631-298-5248 |
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| Behind the Quogue Library, the 1822 schoolhouse has toys, farm equipment and early utensils.
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90
Quogue St.,
Quogue NY
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Tel 631-653-4224 |
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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. |
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Village Lane,
Orient NY 11957
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Tel 631-323-2480 |
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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. |
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25
Job's Lane,
Southampton NY 11968
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Tel 631-283-2118 |
| Fax: |
631-283-7006; |
Website: |
parrishart.org |
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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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78
Main St.,
Southampton NY 11968
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Tel 631-283-2494 |
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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. |
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Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
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Tel 631-852-7878 |
| Tel: |
631-854-4949 |
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Lincoln St.,
Riverhead NY
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Tel 631-369-1616 |
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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 Hampton NY 11937
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Tel 631-324-4929 |
| Fax: |
631-324-8768; |
Website: |
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. |
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Railroad Ave.,
Greenport NY 11901
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Tel 631-477-0439 |
| E-mail: |
info@rmli.org; |
Website: |
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 Hamlet NY 11944
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Tel 631-727-7920 |
| Fax: |
631-261-6545; |
E-mail: |
info@rmli.org |
| Website: |
rmli.org |
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| Georgian colonial landmark 1767 house features arts and antiques |
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199
Broadway,
Lawrence NY 11559
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Tel 516-239-1157 |
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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. |
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129
Main St.,
Amagansett NY 11930
At Windmill Lane,
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Tel 631-267-3020 |
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Sag Harbor NY 11963
Sage and Church Sts,
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| This 1797 farmhouse was used by early herders; includes 5 rooms decorated in Victorian-style, and herb and rose gardens. |
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Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
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Tel 631-668-5340 |
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| Former home of patriot James Havens, elected to Provincial Congress. House dates to 1743. Barn has farm and fishing artifacts. |
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16
South Ferry Road,
Shelter Island NY 11964
Route 114,
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Tel 631-749-0025 |
| E-mail: |
sihissoc@optonline.net; |
Website: |
shelterislandhistsoc.org |
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| Museum depicts 10,000 years of Shinnecock history |
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100
Montauk Hwy.,
Southampton NY 11968
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Tel 631-287-4923 |
| Fax: |
631-287-7153; |
Website: |
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. |
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377
Bridgehampton Tpk.,
Sag Harbor NY
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Tel 631-537-9735 |
| E-mail: |
sofo@hamptons.com |
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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. |
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14
Meeting House Lane,
Southampton NY 11969
PO Box 303,
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Tel 631-283-2494 |
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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. |
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54325
Main Rd.,
Southold NY 11971
P.O. Box 1,
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Tel 631-765-5500 |
| E-mail: |
shsdirec@optonline.net; |
Website: |
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.,
Southold NY 11791
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Tel 631-765-5577 |
| E-mail: |
indianmuseum@aol.com; |
Website: |
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.,
Greenport NY 11944
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Tel 631-477-3026 |
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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. |
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300
West Main St.,
Riverhead NY 11901
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Tel 631-727-2881 |
| Website: |
riverheadli.com |
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Love Lane,
Mattituck NY 11952
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Tel 516-588-0033 |
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| Historic house with barn dating from the 1850's. |
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81
Main St.,
Center Moriches NY
P.O. Box 26,
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Tel 631-878-8862 |
| Fax: |
631-878-5528; |
E-mail: |
kifi2@juno.com |
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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 River NY
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Tel 631-288-1139 |
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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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300
North Country Rd.,
Wading River NY 11792
P.O. Box 263,
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Tel 631-929-4082 |
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115
Mill Rd.,
Westhampton Beach NY 11978
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Tel 631-288-1139 |
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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. |
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Peconic Bay Blvd.,
Aquebogue NY 11931
PO Box 88,
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Tel 631-722-4645 |
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