About Us

What We Do

The mission of the Northport Historical Society is to preserve and promote pride in the heritage of Northport and its surrounding communities. We are entrusted with discovering, collecting and interpreting the historic objects, documents, photographs and other material that will continue to inform our lives and posterity.

We maintain a museum and research library in a landmark building where artifacts associated with the area's history are curated and displayed. We seek to illuminate our legacy through educational programs, exhibits and social activities. We work with others to maintain the character of the Northport area through supporting efforts to preserve historic structures and spaces.

For a brief history of Northport and its environs, click here.

Our Beginnings

A small group of residents formed the Society in 1962 when development plans threatened to change the character of Main Street. Since that time the organization has played a vital role in the

preservation and presentation of the community's rich heritage. Through the generosity of the

Cavagnaro family, the Society found its permanent home in 1974 in the former Carnegie library, which was built in 1914 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Visitor Information & Directions

Location

The Northport Historical Society and the Museum are located at 215 Main Street, Northport, NY.

Telephone

631-757-9859

Hours

The Museum and Museum Shop are open Tuesday through Sunday from 1:00 to 4:30 pm.  Check the calendar for notice of holiday and any other closings.

              215 Main Street

Automobile Travel Directions

The Museum may be reached by taking the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Exit 53, which is the Sagtikos/Sunken Meadow Parkway. Travel north on the Parkway to the last exit (SM 5W) which is Route 25A westbound. Travel west on 25A through Fort Salonga to Northport. Bear right onto Main Street immediately after the traffic light at the intersection of Vernon Valley and Waterside roads. As you bear right, Pumpernickel's Restaurant will be on your left. Continue on Main Street to the Museum at 215 Main Street on the right side of street, opposite Village Hall and the police station. Public parking is nearby.

Staff & Trustees

Staff

Director - Heather Johnson

Assistant Director & Museum Educator - Kari-Ann Carr

Collection Consultant - Teresa Reid

Museum Shop Coordinators - Lois Howe, Gloria Sandler

Museum Shop Assistant - Donna Perry

Docent Coordinator - Mimi Kail

Board of Trustees

President - Lois O'Hara

Vice President - Alan Pearlman

Treasurer - Ellen McLaughlin

Secretary - Donna DeBenedictus

Danielle DiMauro-Brooks

Candace Hamilton

Arlene Handel

Gretchen Haynes

Carolyn Hyatt-Basche

Alexander Janow

Theodore Kaplan

Carole Kehoe

Steven King

Sally Lauve

Darcia Little

Pat Naples

Rhoda Wright

Contacts

E-mail: info@northporthistorical.org

Postal mail: PO Box 545, Northport, NY 11768-0545

Telephone: 631-757-9859

Membership and Support

The Northport Historical Society is supported primarily by membership dues and donations. For more information about joining us, please visit our Support page.