Upcoming Events

Plum Island, a federally owned part of the Town of Southold only a mile and a half off the North Fork, is of national significance for its natural beauty, native wildlife and plant life, historical importance, and cultural heritage.

Retired educator Michael LoMonico will share his fascinating family history.

The civilization of Ancient Egypt, with its rich history and enduring mysteries, stands as a testament to human achievement and integrity.

Utilizing images from local historical societies and private collections, Christopher Verga, Long Island history professor and author of Civil Rights on Long Island, will tell the story of how, although often overlooked, Long Island has b

The bestselling novelist of all time, Agatha Christie, died on January 12, 1976. Fifty years after her death, Christie’s novels continue to thrill readers and inspire common plots, characters and themes in a variety of creative mediums.

Parisian composer Claude Debussy’s music is often described as “impressionist,” but he wasn’t a fan of the label.

On January 6, 1941, Franklin Roosevelt shared with the country his vision for a world founded on “four essential freedoms” - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

The "Miracle on Ice" is one of the most iconic upsets in U.S. sports history.

Join Professor Danielle DiMauro for this engaging talk about Valentine’s Day traditions. Learn how the practice of sending valentines originated in the Middle Ages, with boys drawing the names of girls at random.

Local historian Melanie Cardone-Leathers will discuss the culinary history of African Americans in the New York area.

Join historian and author Claire Bellerjeau for a captivating program exploring the remarkable story of Elizabeth “Liss”, an enslaved woman owned by the Townsend family of Oyster Bay.