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Southampton Historical Museum

Puppies, Ponies & Pussycats: Tails of Southampton

May 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Blanchette and Romano by Emile BujonThe Southampton History Museum will open for the 2022 season on May 4th with “Puppies, Ponies and Pussycats: Tails of Southampton,” a new exhibit that combines historic photographs of people with their pets from its historic collection along with digital images of caretakers and their animal companions.

Also, pet inspired artwork by three professional Southampton artists will be shown. [Read more…] about Puppies, Ponies & Pussycats: Tails of Southampton

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Gary Cooper: A 20th Century Long Island Film Icon

April 11, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

portrait of Gary Cooper in 1952Gary Cooper is counted among one of the greatest American film stars of all time, having been nominated for five Best Actor Academy Awards and winning in 1942 for “Sergeant York” and again in 1953 for “High Noon.”

Cooper traveled the country as a national celebrity, but his final resting place is in Sacred Hearts Cemetery in Southampton, Long Island. [Read more…] about Gary Cooper: A 20th Century Long Island Film Icon

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Southampton Historical Museum

Sheridan’s Hard Hitters: 6th New York Calvary

April 4, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

6th New York CavalryThirty-two men from the East End of Long Island joined the 6th New York Cavalry during the Civil War. During the approximately 140 battles, engagements and skirmishes, the 6th New York Cavalry was recognized as an excellent fighting force and earned the nickname “Sheridan’s Hard Hitters.” [Read more…] about Sheridan’s Hard Hitters: 6th New York Calvary

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Southampton Historical Museum

Saint Patrick: History vs Hagiography

March 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Saint Patrick stained glass courtesy Wikimedia user NheyobThe Southampton History Museum will host “Saint Patrick: History vs Hagiography,” a webinar on Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland and the Irish’s quintessential holiday, set for Thursday, March 17th. [Read more…] about Saint Patrick: History vs Hagiography

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Southampton Historical Museum

Long Island Coast Guard Men of Color 1942 – 1944 (Virtual Program)

January 17, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Tianna Beach Life Saving StationDuring the Second World War crew of color who lived and worked at East Quogue’s Tiana Lookout Barracks Station on Long Island. Tiana Station was built in 1871 at a position “two miles southwest of Shinnecock light.”

In 1912 the station was rebuilt to replace decayed and antiquated buildings. The station was rendered inactive on June 9, 1937 and reactivated for service during the Second World War and was manned by an African-American crew and commanded by an African-American Chief Petty Officer, CBM Cecil R. Foster. [Read more…] about Long Island Coast Guard Men of Color 1942 – 1944 (Virtual Program)

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Southampton Historical Museum

William S. Paley, Media Mogul (Virtual Program)

January 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

William S. Paley courtesy Library of CongressWilliam Paley, who created what became CBS, was one of the towering figures in the history of broadcasting. He personified the glamor and influence of his communications empire.

The son of immigrants, he rose to make millions and live large among the glitterati of New York City. During his marriage to the socialite and fashion icon Barbara “Babe” Paley, the couple’s glamorous social life kept society columnists busy.

In 1978 Paley bought “Four Fountains,” the unique architectural example of American Art Deco design on Halsey Neck Lane, and gave Southampton, Long Island a taste of his charm and powerful aura. [Read more…] about William S. Paley, Media Mogul (Virtual Program)

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Southampton Historical Museum

The Clansman: The Novel That Helped Reignite The KKK (Virtual Program)

January 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Theatrical release poster for The Birth of a Nation, distributed by Epoch Film CoD.W. Griffith’s 1915 silent epic, The Birth of a Nation is said to be one of the most influential films of all time, particularly in advancing the cause of the Ku Klux Klan, heroic myths about The South and stereotypes about Black people.

The film was based on a work of fiction published in 1905, The Clansman by Thomas Dixon, Jr., which enjoyed great popularity. Part of a historical romance trilogy, the novel is more blatant than the movie in advancing White superiority and a need to oppose by state law the Reconstruction Amendments to The United States Constitution. The book is not that readily available, but the movie is. [Read more…] about The Clansman: The Novel That Helped Reignite The KKK (Virtual Program)

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Ku Klux Klan, Southampton Historical Museum

Jack Dempsey, The Manassa Mauler (Virtual Program)

December 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Jack Dempsey Jack Dempsey was one of America’s first great sports heroes, as famous as Babe Ruth in his time.

Fans loved his aggressive two-fisted fighting style, as he chalked up 53 knockout wins, nine draws and only six losses in his fighting career from 1914 to 1927.

Boxing was as popular as it would ever be during his reign as heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926, and more profitable than ever before; he was responsible for the sport’s first million-dollar gate. [Read more…] about Jack Dempsey, The Manassa Mauler (Virtual Program)

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Southampton Historical Museum

Historic Garden Tour in Southampton, Long Island

September 10, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

St Andrew's Dune Church by Liana MizziThe Southampton History Museum will host an “Outsider’s View” garden and architectural history tour, featuring a self-paced and gently guided stroll down South Main Street to Gin Lane, on Saturday, September 11th from 1 to 4 pm. [Read more…] about Historic Garden Tour in Southampton, Long Island

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Southampton Historical Museum

Antique Fire Truck Show At Southampton History Museum

September 4, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

City Service Ladder Truck by Tom Edmonds 2018The Southampton Fire Department’s Antique Truck Committee will host a antique fire truck show on the grounds of the Rogers Mansion, in Southampton Village on Long Island, on Saturday, September 4th. [Read more…] about Antique Fire Truck Show At Southampton History Museum

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Southampton Historical Museum

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