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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 Mayor Donna Koch will be reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. 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! 

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

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+

This free lecture explores pivotal periods in Northport’s history from the perspective of African American members of the community. Hear the stories of Black families who lived in Northport and Long Island for more than four generations, and learn more about the relationship between Northport’s Black community and European immigrant communities who worked alongside one another.

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