UPCOMING EVENTS
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In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Northport Historical Society presents a panel discussion with Vietnam veterans Jack McLean and Joan Furey. These esteemed veterans will reflect on their experiences in the trenches as well as their powerful journeys of recovery and advocacy in the years since. The program will be moderated by veteran Alan Vitters, Vice President of the Northport Historical Society Board of Trustees.
Jack McLean is a bestselling author who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1968. He became the first Vietnam veteran admitted to Harvard University and went on to write two acclaimed memoirs about his wartime experiences, Loon: A Marine Story and Found: A Veteran Story.
Joan Furey served as a Lieutenant with the Army Nurse Corps in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. Throughout her distinguished career she worked tirelessly to advocate for PTSD treatment and women veterans’ health at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She was the founding Director of the Department’s Center for Women Veterans, and was featured in the Ken Burns-Lynn Novick documentary, “The Vietnam War.”
Photos: Joan Furey (c) Chris Domurat; Jack McLean (c) Jesse Rinks Photography
Join us for a members-only reception celebrating our current exhibit, The History of Our Main Street. Enjoy an elegant evening of wine and hors d’oeuvres with other Northport Historical Society members in our Museum to celebrate Northport’s most iconic street.
Our Main Street’s history is one of unwavering transition. Main Street has served as a hub for commerce, a bastion for economic development, a sanctuary for our houses of worship, an inspirational backdrop to the arts, and a pathway for celebrations.
The History of Our Main Street exhibit tells the stories of our village and its people dating back to the 18th Century. Open now through September 2025.
Not a member? Personal memberships start at just $30 for the year. Join now!
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 Barons, Rum Runners and the Trolley.
All Ages Welcome
Tour leaves from the Museum steps at 1:30pm
Come down to the Historical Society with your little ones through the end of November for a fun scavenger hunt in our museum! Find all twenty pumpkins and win a prize!
The Museum is open Wednesday - Sunday, 1pm - 4:30pm.
Bring your kids to the Northport Historical Society and Museum for the grand opening of our Kids Make History Cove! Families are invited to explore this engaging space filled with hands-on activities that bring history to life.
Kids can dress up in Victorian-era clothing, try out vintage tech like a rotary phone and a typewriter, and play with old-fashioned toys. At our Grand Opening, Santa will be stopping by to make a special appearance and take photos with visitors. And make sure to find all the elves that are hiding in our gallery to go home with a prize!
Each month, we will spotlight a "Northport Notable," a significant historical figure who resided in our beloved town. Kids will learn through educational activities and imaginative toys, connecting to the sea captains and master builders of Northport’s past by trying out compasses and building blocks for themselves. Caregivers can learn more about these notable men and women by exploring our exhibits. Come back each month for new activities!
As summer fades and the days shorten, autumn ushers in the crisp air and welcomes winter, turning the Northport harbor frigid and icy. The harbor of the early 1900s became a frozen arena for ice skating, festivals, sledding, and daring adventures. Snowfalls created enormous embankments, and blizzards shut down our village.
Warm up inside the Museum at a holiday party celebrating our Winter is Coming exhibit. Enjoy the wonder of the winter season with festive drinks, hors d'oeuvres and music while celebrating Northport's unique history.
Ages 21+
On exhibit now:
The History of our Main Street