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Visit Five Museums on the North Fork Revolutionary War Trail

Southold Historical Museum and others are participating with special exhibits that celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

Take a ride along the North Fork Revolutionary War Trail.
Take a ride along the North Fork Revolutionary War Trail. (Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums)

Step into the stories of the Revolutionary War through a special collaboration among North Fork history organizations and museums. Together, these sites are bringing to life the experiences of the people who lived on the North Fork during the nation’s fight for independence.

As you visit each participating museum, you’ll discover unique exhibits, artifacts, and local stories that reveal how the Revolutionary War shaped life on the North Fork 250 years ago. Follow the trail from site to site for a deeper look at the people, places, and events that helped define the beginnings of our nation.

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Each organization offers its own perspective and programming, creating a rich and engaging journey through local history. For information about hours, exhibits, and special events, please visit the participating organizations’ websites.

1. Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead, presents: The Revolution: A Tale of Two Neighbors.

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www.hallockville.org

2. Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums 27320 Route 25, Cutchogue. Visit the Old House and learn the story of Parker Wickham.

www.cutchoguenewsuffolkhistory.org

3. Southold Historical Museum 54325 Main Road Southold, presents:

The American Revolution in Southold at the Maple Lane Campus, open weekends from 1–4 p.m.

Maritime Stealth in Southold During the American Revolution at the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse, open weekends from 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

www.southoldhistorical.org

4. East End Seaport Museum, At the end of 3rd St., Greenport. Learn about maritime life during the Revolution.

www.eastendseaport.org

5. Oysterponds Historical Society, 1555 Village Lane, Orient, presents: When the War Came Home.

www.oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org

Southold Historical Museum is proud to participate along with other historical North Fork organizations.

For more information, you may visit SoutholdHistorical.org

email info@southoldhistorical.org, or call 631.765.5500.

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