Current Exhibit

Opening February 26th -- "50 Years of Preserving and Celebrating Northport's History "

Our gallery is currently closed. The current exhibit is being dismounted and the new exhibit opening is scheduled for February 26th. See below for more information.

Calendar

Sunday, February 12th -- "Sunday at the Society "

In celebration of African-American History Month, our featured speaker is Thelma Jackson-Abidally, author of African-Americans in Northport: An Untold Story. 3:00 pm. Suggested donation $5.

Wednesday, February 15th -- "Taste of Northport"

Adult Event: This new event, part of our anniversary year celebration, features dining at local eateries during the winter months. The first event is a special 7:30 pm dinner at Pumpernickel's. Space is limited. To get further information and make a reservation, call the museum at 631-757-9859.

Sunday, February 19th -- "Parading Down Main Street"

"Parading Down Main Street" is an entertaining, informative guided walking tour of Northport's historic Main Street business district. Using photos from our collection and a true gift for storytelling, your guide will make the past come alive. Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour in the Museum Shop at $5 per person. Tour begins at 1:30 pm from the front steps of the museum.

Tuesday - Thursday, February 21st - 23rd -- "History Takes A Vacation"

Children's Program: A hands-on program for children in grades 2-6 designed to entertain and educate. Three new programs will be offered: Snowy Scavenger Hunt (Tuesday), Old-Fashioned Games (Wednesday), and What if You Lived in . . . 1962? (Thursday).  9:30 am - 12:00 noon. $20/day for members; $25/day for nonmembers. (If  you register for all three days the cost is $50 for members, $65 for non-members.)  Reservations required.

Sunday, February 26th -- Exhibition Opening Reception

Members and invited guests: "50 years of Preserving and Celebrating Northport's History," our new exhibit, honors the Society's founders and their concerns and activities. We document the attempts to save various historic properties and through mini-exhibits trace the businesses and industries that give Northport its particular character.

Wednesday, February 29th -- Young Historian's Society

Young Adults: Students in grades 6 -12 are invited to join this new organization which will offer an opportunity to take a closer look at different aspects of local history.  The first meeting of the group will be held at the Nothport Historical Society beginning at 4:30 p.m.  Subsequent meetings will be held at various historical sites throughout the area.  Please call 631-757-9859, ext. 301 to RSVP.  A $5 fee will be collected at the meeting.  

Wednesday, March 7th -- "Taste of Northport"

Adult Event: The second in our series of dining events at local eateries takes place at Tim's Shipwreck Diner. 7:30 pm. Fee TBA.

Sunday, March 11th -- "Sunday at the Society "

Marty Lang, owner of Laurel & Lily LTD, 145 Main Street, Norhtport will present a class on spring floral arranging.  This hands-on program will provide you with the opportunity to create your own beautiful display to take home.  3:00 pm. Fee TBA.

Sunday, March 18th -- "Parading Down Main Street"

"Parading Down Main Street" is an entertaining, informative guided walking tour of Northport's historic Main Street business district. Using photos from our collection and a true gift for storytelling, your guide will make the past come alive. Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour in the Museum Shop at $5/person. Tour begins at 1:30 pm from the front steps of the museum.

Tuesdays - Sundays -- Self-Guided Walking Tour

A self-guided walking tour of Northport's Historic Main Street is now available in our Museum Shop at a cost of $5 per person.  Tour-goers will be equipped with an audio player, a book of historic photographs and directions for their use.  The tour is available during regular museum hours, Tuesdays-Sundays from 1:00-4:30 p.m.