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The Bridgehampton Historical Society was founded in 1956, and is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. It is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. It currently owns and occupies two acres on Main Street in the Hamlet of Bridgehampton on which are situated two contemporary barns, a c.1870 wheelwright’s shop, a 1907 jail, a c.1890 outhouse, and the c.1830 Corwith House (listed on the NYS Register of Historic Places). The Society has recently become the stewards of the 1840 Nathaniel Rogers House, and in collaboration with the Town of Southampton has embarked on a major restoration project of that house (also listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Donate to the Nathaniel Rogers House Restoration!
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Are you comfortable with computers? Do you have a few hours to give each week during the off-season to volunteer for the Bridgehampton Historical Society? If so, we would love to meet you! The Bridgehampton Historical Society has an extensive collection of vintage photos, postcards, documents, and artifacts. However, only since locating its collections into its archives facility (next door to the Nathaniel Rogers House), have we been able to begin properly scanning, cataloging, inventorying and properly archiving those treasures. Assistance is needed to input the collection onto the society’s computer system. The work is easy, staff are always nearby to help and answer questions, the archives building is a comfortable climate controlled area in which to work, and plenty of parking is available. Your time will be very appreciated by the society, and your contribution will be important to the community! Please call/email us if you can help!
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The Corwith House houses temporary and permanent exhibitions, period rooms, collection storage areas and administrative space. It is expected that the Nathaniel Rogers House will, after restoration, house the Society’s administrative, research and collection storage areas, as well as house temporary and permanent exhibitions. The Corwith House is expected to continue to host exhibitions, period rooms and outdoor special events such as our annual Vintage Car Road Rally, annual Engine Run and Craft Fair, Cultural Programs and Special Events.
The Historical Society’s Exhibition Galleries and Period Rooms are open for visitation year-round, Monday through Friday, from 10 am until 3 pm.
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Contact Information: Email address: bhhs@optonline.net DIRECTIONS: |
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“The 2012 Bridge Journal Arrives!” The Bridgehampton Historical Society is proud to announce that the 2012 issue of The Bridge journal is fresh off the presses and chuck full of historical accounts and activities relating to the broader Bridgehampton community. The Bridge is complimentary with BHHS membership, and is sold for just $5 thanks to the many local sponsors and advertisers. Copies are available from the BHHS headquarters, the Corwith House, 2368 Montauk Highway. For additional information, call 631-537-1088. Download this year's annual copy of
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| The Mission of the Bridgehampton Museum is to inspire the documentation, preservation and interpretation of the history, oral history and cultural traditions of Bridgehampton and its surrounding communities.
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