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| Annie Cooper Boyd House 
This 1700s house has paintings by artist Annie Cooper Boyd; summer exhibition. It houses the Sag Harbor Historical Society and a research library.
174 Main St., Sag Harbor (EHmptn) (P.O. Box 1709, Sag Harbor).................Tel: 631-725-5092 E-mail:.......................
SagHarborHist@aol.com; Internet:..
www.sagharborhistoricalsociety.org-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Research library hours 9 a.m.-noon Mon., or by appt; Map | |
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| Custom House 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 Harbor (EHmptn) (and Garden St.)....................................
Tel: 631-692-4664 E-mail:....................................................................................................................
staff@splia.org Internet:.............................................................................. www.splia.org/museum_custom.html10am-5pm weekend Mem Day-June and Labor Day-Columbus Day; 10am-5pm daily July and Aug; grp by appt; Map | |
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| Deep Hollow Guest & Cattle Ranch at Third House
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.
Montauk (EHmptn) (Theodore Roosevelt County Park)..................................Tel: 631-852-7878 Park 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; exhibit open Wed.-Sun., mid-April through mid-October | |
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| Mail Order House
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.
Sag Harbor (EHmptn) (139 Hampton St. (Route 114), at Liberty Street)........
Tel: 631-725-4711 Tours by appointment only | |
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| Manhanset Chapel Museum
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.
24 North Ferry Rd., Shelter Island (ShltrIls) (Route 114)...............................
Tel: 631-749-0025 E-mail:......................... sihissoc@optonline.net; Internet:............
www.shelterislandhistsoc.org 1-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun., 5-7 p.m. Thur., May 28-Oct. 10; other times by appointment; Map | |
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| Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
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.......................................Tel: 631-668-2544 Fax:..........................................
631-668-2546; E-mail:........... keeper@montauklighthouse.com Internet:.........................................................................................
www.montauklighthouse.com | |
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| Pharaoh Site and Third House Museum
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., Montauk (EHmptn)...................................................................
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631-854-4949 Fri to Mon. Memorial Day to Labor Day. 8:00am to 4:00pm.; Montauk RR | |
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| Second House
This 1797 farmhouse was used by early herders; includes 5 rooms decorated in Victorian-style, and herb and rose gardens. Montauk Hwy., Montauk (EHmptn)...................................................................
Tel: 631-668-5340 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Closed Wed | |
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| Shelter Island Historical Society
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 Island (ShltrIls) (Route 114)............................Tel: 631-749-0025 E-mail:......................... sihissoc@optonline.net; Internet:............
www.shelterislandhistsoc.org1-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun., May 28-Oct. 10, other times by appointment; Map | |
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| South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
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 Harbor (EHmptn)..............................................Tel: 631-537-9735 E-mail:......................................................................................................... sofo@hamptons.com | |
