The Museum is open Wednesday - Sunday, 1pm - 4:30pm

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

When you purchase tickets to our events, you help support the care and maintenance of our collection and of our three historic buildings. Thank you for contributing to the success of our mission.

 


 

 

 

Sunday, March 23 at 1pm

Did you know that a visit to Gardiners Island led to famed pirate Captain Kidd dying on the gallows in London? Or that the Atlantic Ocean off the South Shore became known as Rum Row during Prohibition? The area was frequented by bootleggers like William “The Real McCoy” McCoy who supplied gangsters like Al Capone and Dutch Schultz. Join us for an illuminating talk with historian, author and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer and discover all about Long Island’s fascinating maritime past, from pirates to bootleggers.

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Doll Tea Party at the Museum

Saturday, April 5

11am - 1pm

Get your favorite doll or stuffed animal and join us for an elegant tea party at the Museum! Kids will enjoy drinks and pastries, do fun crafts and activities, and get to see historical items from the collection related to tea. Dress up in your finest tea party attire for this exciting event! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 5+.

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Volunteer Open House

Ever thought about volunteering at the Museum? Drop by on April 12 from 11am to 1pm to learn more about what our amazing volunteers do and the opportunities available.

 


April Walking Tour

Learn The History Behind Northport's Business District.

Join local historian Dan Sheehan as he weaves the tale of Northport's Historic Business District during this lively walking tour of Main Street. Travel back in time as you hear the stories of the people and landmarks that helped shape Northport, including Jack Kerouac, the Northport Oyster BaronsRum Runners and the Trolley.

All Ages Welcome

Tour leaves from the Museum steps at 1:30pm

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The Invisible Spy: Churchill's Rockefeller Center Spy Ring

Award-winning author Thomas Maier is best known for his riveting biographies, including two books that were made into highly acclaimed TV series, Masters of Sex and Mafia Spies. He is also a local Long Island author. Maier’s new book, The Invisible Spy, tells the story of America’s first secret agent of World War II, the little-known Ernest Cuneo. Working alongside British spies like Ian Fleming, Cuneo was part of Churchill’s spy ring that operated out of Rockefeller Center. Join us for a fascinating talk about the origins of U.S. intelligence, the fight against Nazis, and so much more. Followed by a book sale and signing.

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On exhibit now:

The History of our Main Street

Exhibit sponsored by: Skipper's

and the following: 

57-61 Main Street LLC

The Alcyone Masonic Lodge

The Hart Family

Hengstenberg's Florist

Hydrangea Home

Jackie Shawn Salon

Jones Drug Store

La Porta

Northport Shipwreck Diner

Northport Sweet Shop

Sterling Bay Realty

Tully Law Group 

and made possible in part by a grant from the Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation

 


 

Still in Love

Explore the roots of the spray painted words on Bayview Avenue, "Still in Love," and other expressions of love.

See a sneak peek of the up coming documentary "Still in Love." 

ON EXHIBIT UNTIL MARCH 31ST

 

 


 

 

 

 

Each month in the museum gallery, we offer toys, crafts, and activities, for kids of all ages, featuring a new Northport Notable. 

Kid's can play with old fashioned toys, play dress-up with authentic period clothing, read, and play with old technology like rotary telephones, scales, and a typewriter.

If you can't make it to the museum, click on the image above to visit our Kid's Cove Page and print out the coloring pages/activities to do at home.

Visit and check back here each month to discover more local history!







The Photo Collection

Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan