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STILL IN LOVE
On View February 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
STILL IN LOVE, these words are spray-painted on a Bayview Avenue sidewalk. Some stories say the words appeared in 1984, while others claim they were painted as far back as 1964. Adding even more intrigue, the message has been repainted through the years, keeping it bright and fresh. The identity of the artist, past and present, remains a mystery.
The documentary film by Director Storm Choi and Producer Fred Beteille is an exploration of love, focusing on the stories among the town’s people as well as penning a love letter to the village. It is a journey to discover what is behind the three words that have declared its love on concrete for decades.
The exhibit enters this realm of a cherished yet elusive part of our Northport history, exploring love letters from the 1920s, lyrics & poetry, Valentines, and the graffiti on our street. These markings and proclamations of love, why do we do them, what do they mean, and who are they for?
The History of Our Main Street
On view now through September 2025
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. Walk back in time along Main Street from its early beginnings to the modern day and explore the history of each building in our popular diorama and more.
Exhibit sponsored by Skipper's
and:
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
The Northport Shipwreck Diner
Northport Sweet Shop
Sterling Bay Realty
Tully Law Group
The exhibit was made possible in part by a grant from the Suffolk County Department of Park and Recreation.
Northport Historical Society's
Northport Icon Awards
Northport Historical Society continues to honor the people and businesses that helped shape the Village of Northport. Below are the recipients and the date they received their Icon award. Check back to see our next recipient! Click the tab on the navigation bar "Northport Icons" to learn the history of all of our icons.
Tim Hess/Tim's Shipwreck Diner - August 13, 2022
The Weber Family/Seymour's Boatyard - August 18, 2022
The Great Cow Harbor 10K Race - September 17, 2022
The Northport Yacht Club - October 27, 2022
Vince Terranova/Jones Drug Store - November 20, 2022
The John W. Engeman Theater - March 23, 2023
Joanne Moran, Co-Founder of Great Cow Harbor Day - September 24, 2023
The Thompson Building - November 27, 2023
Artie Glad/Pumpernickels Restaurant - April 27, 2024
Elsa Posey School of Dance - July 25, 2024
Northport Historical Society's
Century Awards
In 2023 the Northport Historical Society established The Society’s Century Club, an honor reserved for Northport businesses that have been part of the community for 100 years or more. At the 2023 Annual Benefit, the Society honored our first inductees:
Jones Drug Store (est. 1902) - June 6, 2023
Seymour's Boatyard (est. 1923) - June 6, 2023
S. Scherer & Sons, Inc. (est. 1907) - June 6, 2023
The Northport-East Northport School District (est. 1922) and the William J. Brosnan Building (1924) - June 20, 2024
The Northport Shipwreck Diner (est. 1924) - August 15, 2024
The Asharoken Garden Club (est. 1924) - September 18,2024
The Carnegie Corner
Reference Library
Visit our reference library shelves filled with over 1,000 books that hearkens back to the time when our building served as the Northport Public Library.
Browse The Collection
Our Collection
The Museum houses a large and growing collection, continually enhanced by donations from local residents and organizations. Over 12,000 artifacts, textiles, ephemera, and photographs related to our area have been preserved.
Patrons can visit the computer kiosk in the reference library to search our collection by keyword. Look up your Village of Northport house history, find historic photos, or do research using primary source documents free of charge.
Click here to browse our photos and order a copy.
