Southampton History Museum

Join East End Jazz and the Southampton History Museum for a special evening of music honoring America's 250th anniversary. On Thursday, September 3, experience The Heart of America: Songs of Our Roots, an inspiring concert that explores the sounds that have shaped the American experience for generations.
Set against the historic backdrop of the Rogers Mansion grounds, this unique performance journeys through the rich traditions of Blues, Gospel, Hymns, and Country music, the musical foundations that continue to influence American culture today. Through imaginative jazz arrangements, these timeless songs are reimagined with fresh energy while preserving the stories and spirit that have resonated across generations.
The evening features a powerhouse quartet lineup of New York’s and the Hamptons' finest jazz musicians: Lauren Lee on vocals, Tomas Majcherski on Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, and Flute; Taka Otomo on Piano; Iris Ornig on Bass &amp; Arrangements; and Brian Woodruff on Drums. Together, they will perform jazz-infused interpretations of beloved American classics including Oh, Susanna, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Michael, Row the Boat Ashore, and more.

Local Event: Jazz at Rogers: The Heart of America

Suffolk County

Southampton

New York

Jazz at Rogers: The Heart of America

Join East End Jazz and the Southampton History Museum for a special evening of music honoring America's 250th anniversary. On...

Join us for an engaging and entertaining look at the American Revolution through the sharp wit and biting satire of 18th century political cartoons. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, historian and photographer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.centralparknyc.org/articles/q-a-with-sara-cedar-miller" rel="nofollow noopener">Sara Cedar Miller</a>&nbsp;will present a lively program exploring newly researched British and American caricatures created before and during the Revolutionary War in New York.

Using humor, symbolism, and exaggerated imagery, political cartoons of the Revolutionary era offered commentary on the growing tensions between Britain and the colonies, shaping public opinion while capturing the anxieties, rivalries, and absurdities of the time. Sara Cedar Miller will guide audiences through a fascinating visual journey into these rarely discussed works, unpacking the hidden meanings and historical context behind each illustration.

Local Event: Revolutionary America Series: Satire & Society

Revolutionary America Series: Satire & Society

Join us for an engaging and entertaining look at the American Revolution through the sharp wit and biting satire of 18th...

Halsey House & Garden

<h3>Please join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for a rare chance to go behind the hedges at some of the most distinguished homes and gardens in Southampton. Following the tour, a reception generously sponsored by <a href="https://www.santambroeus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sant Ambroeus</a> will be held on the grounds of the historic Rogers Mansion. Ticket Pick-up: 11am - 3:30pm Halsey House &amp; Garden, 249 South Main St, Southampton NY 11968 Home &amp; Garden Tour: 1pm - 4pm Various locations Post-Tour Reception sponsored by Sant Ambroeus: 4:15pm - 6pm Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton NY</h3>

Local Event: Insider's View

Insider's View

Please join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for a rare chance to go behind the hedges at some of the most distinguished...

<h3>Please join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for a rare chance to go behind the hedges at some of the most distinguished homes and gardens in Southampton. Following the tour, a reception generously sponsored by <a href="https://www.santambroeus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sant Ambroeus</a> will be held on the grounds of the historic Rogers Mansion. Ticket Pick-up: 11am - 3:30pm Halsey House &amp; Garden, 249 South Main St, Southampton NY 11968 Home &amp; Garden Tour: 1pm - 4pm Various locations Reception sponsored by Sant Ambroeus: 4:15pm - 6pm Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton NY </h3>

Local Event: Insider's View: Tour of Southampton Homes & Gardens

Insider's View: Tour of Southampton Homes &...

Insider's View: Tour of Southampton Homes & Gardens

Step into the barn and leave your worries at the door for a lively evening of traditional American country dancing. Whether you're an experienced dancer or have never set foot in a dance like this before, everyone is invited to join in.

Acclaimed dance caller Chart Guthrie&nbsp;will lead the evening, teaching each dance and calling out the steps as you go. With his guidance, you'll quickly find yourself joining in with traditional country dances&nbsp;that have brought communities together for generations. The emphasis is on having fun, meeting your fellow dancers, and enjoying the music.

Providing the evening's lively traditional music will be Mary Nagin, Max Rowland and Larry Moser, whose playing will give the dance its infectious energy and old-time character. As the music starts and the calls begin, dancers will form sets, circles, and squares, moving together through a constantly changing series of dances.

Local Event: Old-Fashioned Barn Dance

Old-Fashioned Barn Dance

Step into the barn and leave your worries at the door for a lively evening of traditional American country dancing. Whether...

Join&nbsp; museum curator Stephen Gould for a guided walk through Stephen Sayre’s American Revolution&nbsp;and discover the fascinating story behind Southampton’s most unlikely revolutionary. Explore the exhibit through fresh insights, intriguing artifacts, and the local history surrounding Sayre’s remarkable life.

Stephen Gould he researches, interprets, and shares the history of Southampton and the surrounding East End. His work draws extensively from the Museum’s collections and archives, with particular interests ranging from the American Revolution and Civil War to the World Wars and Southampton’s maritime history. Gould has contributed numerous articles and collection features to the Museum, bringing to light the stories of local residents, veterans, historic sites, and artifacts. He has also played a leading role in developing exhibitions, including Homefront to Battlefront: Southampton During World War II, which explored the experiences and contributions of Southampton residents during the Second World War.

Local Event: Walk with a Curator: Stephen Sayre's American Revolution

Walk with a Curator: Stephen Sayre's American...

Join  museum curator Stephen Gould for a guided walk through Stephen Sayre’s American Revolution and discover the fascinating...

Walk with a Curator: Stephen Sayre's American Revolution

Led by fiber artist <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ericalynnhuberty.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Erica-Lynn Huberty</a>, this hands-on workshop explores the art of textile needlework as practiced in Southampton during the 17th and 18th centuries. 

Continuing to explore historic embroidery, this class will focus on intermediate to more advanced hand embroidery stitches, in particular Botanical designs which were popular in Southampton Colony at the time of the Revolution. Participants will learn&nbsp;to translate a line drawing into an embroidered botanical image.&nbsp;The class will cover principles of composition and design, color theory, and&nbsp;&nbsp;learning and practice of a set of specific stitches.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Space is extremely limited for this wonderful experience. Advanced ticket purchase is required. 
Workshop Cost: $20.00 per person&nbsp;
Materials included:&nbsp;&nbsp;Hoop, Muslin with Pre-drawn Design, Pencil for Drawing, Needle and Embroidery Floss.

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ericalynnhuberty.com/about" rel="nofollow noopener">Erica-Lynn Huberty</a> is pioneer in the contemporary fiber arts movement. Her work mingles textiles and sewing arts techniques with watercolor and ink, embroidery, crochet and knitting, loom-woven grounds, mediums overlapping as if done simultaneously.

Local Event: Historic Embroidery: 18th Century Botanical Design

Historic Embroidery: 18th Century Botanical Design

Led by fiber artist Erica-Lynn Huberty, this hands-on workshop explores the art of textile needlework as practiced in...

Timothy Van Wickler

Lisa Finn

New York City Metropolitan Area

North Fork

Westhampton-Hampton Bays

East Hampton

Riverhead

Montauk

Center Moriches-Eastport

Middlesex County

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Clinton

Connecticut

Peggy Spellman Hoey

Shirley-Mastic

New London County

The Lymes

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Celebrate Jewish culture, community, and pride at the annual NoFo Jewish Music Festival!
Bring the whole family for an uplifting afternoon featuring live Jewish music, a lavish all-you-can-eat kosher BBQ, and plenty of family fun. Kids will enjoy big combo bouncers, popcorn, cotton candy, and activities designed to keep them smiling.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great food, lively music, and the warmth of the North Fork Jewish community.
Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM 
1254 Northville Turnpike, Riverhead, NY 11901
RSVP and more information: NoFoJewish.com

Local Event: NoFo Jewish Music Festival 2026

NoFo Jewish Music Festival 2026

Celebrate Jewish culture, community, and pride at the annual NoFo Jewish Music Festival!
Bring the whole family for an...

Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hh4hwzr/lp/2df39049-73d1-4b5e-8196-3cbfafe00fd4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PURCHASE ADVANCE TABLES AND TICKETS HERE</a> Scroll down for more info about tables and tickets. Request a print invitation by emailing <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com" target="_blank">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Jay Medal Soirée

Westchester County

Jay Medal Soirée

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer...

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Need a recommendation for good doc who takes...

Unfortunately there has been a rash of good docs leaving the Fidelis network — including mine!  Can anybody recommend —from personal experience — a...

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Jazz at Rogers: The Heart of America

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6:00 PM

Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY

Revolutionary America Series: Satire & Society

SEP

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2:30 PM

Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY

Insider's View

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12:00 AM

Halsey House & Garden, 249 S Main St, Southampton, NY

Insider's View: Tour of Southampton Homes & Gardens

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2:00 PM

Halsey House & Garden, 249 S Main St, Southampton, NY

Old-Fashioned Barn Dance

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8:00 PM

Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY

Walk with a Curator: Stephen Sayre's American Revolution

OCT

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12:00 AM

Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY

Historic Embroidery: 18th Century Botanical Design

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2:00 PM

Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY

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