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Northport Historical Society and Museum

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Museum, Shop & Research Library located in the heart of Northport, NY. Museum & Shop Open: Wed - Sun, 1pm - 4:30pm

11/05/2026

🗳️ THROWBACK THURSDAY! 📜

Did you know Northport has a connection to the fight for women’s right to vote?

Meet Rosalie Gardiner Jones (1883–1978), whose family once owned a large portion of Eaton’s Neck. A passionate suffragette, Rosalie wasn’t afraid to make her voice heard!

In 1912, she led 200 marchers to Albany to bring the cause of women’s suffrage to the Governor. The following year, she led another march to Washington, D.C., joining thousands of women in the historic National Women’s Suffrage Parade.

Known as “General Jones,” she and her fellow marchers helped make history. In 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote.

Talk about making your vote count before you could even cast one! 😉

A little local history with a BIG impact!

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11/04/2026

🎬 Lights, Camera, Huntington! 🎥

Did you know movies have been made in Huntington Town, including Northport, for over 100 years?

Join Northport resident Joe Schramm for a lively look at The History of Hollywood in Huntington, highlighting Northport’s role in moviemaking. As Director of the Town’s Office of Film & Television, Joe will share fascinating stories, local lore, and behind-the-scenes tidbits about the films, stars, and celebrities connected to our community.

📅 Thursday, December 10
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Northport Historical Society and Museum

🎟️ FREE PROGRAM – Advance registration required!

Register at www.northporthistorical.org

Come discover Hollywood history right in our own backyard! 🍿

Community Connections at the Society is presented by the Northport Historical Society and Museum. Made in Huntington Film & TV Festival Series is presented by the Huntington Cultural Affairs Institute, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation.

11/03/2026

🍻 Think you know your Northport history? Put your memory to the test!

Join us for a fun and unconventional night of Tipsy Trivia with Moksha Café! 🎉

Start your evening at the Northport Historical Society and Museum with a tour of our gallery, exploring the fascinating stories of our community’s past. Then, head down the street to Moksha Café, where the trivia fun begins!

Hosted by our Executive Director, Terry Reid, the evening includes one complimentary drink (coffee, b**r, or a glass of w**e). Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. 🍷☕

🏆 Gather your team, test your knowledge, and compete for a prize and, of course, bragging rights!

📅 Friday, November 20
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM

History, trivia, and a little friendly competition… what could be better?

🎟️ Tickets are available at NorthportHistorical.org or through the link in our bio!

10/30/2026

🏛️ DISCOVER THE HISTORY BEHIND NORTHPORT’S BUSINESS DISTRICT! 🚋

Ever wonder about the stories behind the buildings and landmarks along Main Street? Join local historian Dan Sheehan for a lively walking tour through Northport’s Historic Business District!

Travel back in time as Dan brings our community’s colorful past to life, sharing fascinating stories of the people and places that helped shape Northport. From Jack Kerouac and the Northport Oyster Barons to Rum Runners and the Trolley, there’s plenty of history to uncover! ⚓📜

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome!

📅 Sunday, November 15th
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Tour departs from the Museum steps

Come explore Main Street, discover a few surprises, and see familiar places in a whole new way! Link in bio or visit www.northporthistorical.org

10/29/2026

📸 THROWBACK THURSDAY: A LOOK BACK AT WOODBINE & SCUDDER AVENUES! 🏛️

Long before By The SLICE called this corner home, this stretch of Woodbine Avenue and Scudder Avenue looked a little different!

This circa 1975 photograph captures The Tiffany Touch, New Hall Real Estate, Green Street Restaurant, and the garages, all viewed from what was then an unpaved parking lot on the very ground that would eventually become Cow Harbor Park.

👀 Notice the large LILCO oil tank standing behind the building!

The building itself dates back to the 1920s, when it was originally constructed to serve as garages and offices for LILCO. In later years, it was home to Davis Manufacturing.

And here’s a little local history teaser… 🔎 There’s a fascinating, little-known architectural detail about this building that you’ll discover when you join Terry Reid for our Hidden History Tour!

Sometimes the most interesting pieces of Northport’s history are hiding right in plain sight!

📷 Photo by Klaus Moser, circa 1975

10/28/2026

🔎🏛️ DISCOVER NORTHPORT’S HIDDEN HISTORY! 🏛️🔎

Think you know Northport? Think again! Join Terry Reid, Director of the Northport Historical Society and Museum, for a fascinating walking tour exploring the stories, secrets, and surprises hiding throughout our historic village. 👀

🚶‍♀️ Beginning at the Museum, we’ll make our way down Main Street and along Scudder Avenue, uncovering pieces of Northport’s past you may have walked by a hundred times without ever noticing!

✨ Get exclusive access to hidden meeting rooms, including a rare peek inside the Masonic Lodge, discover traces of long-forgotten businesses, and uncover some of Northport’s best-kept historical secrets.

📅 Tour begins at 1:00 PM
⏰ Approximately 1½ hours

MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT

This walking tour is exclusively for current members of the Northport Historical Society and Museum. Not a member? You won’t want to miss out!

💛 Memberships start at just $30. Join today to enjoy this special tour and become part of our history-loving community!

Visit northporthistorical.org or click the link in our bio to become a member!

10/27/2026

🎃👻 COSTUMES, CRAFTS & A LITTLE HISTORY-MAKING FUN! 🧙‍♀️🦇

Calling all little ghosts, goblins, princesses, superheroes, and future history-makers! 👑🦸‍♂️ Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a spooktacular morning at Kids Make History Hour! 🎃✨

Our Kids Corner will be filled with fun, creativity, play, and plenty of Halloween spirit!

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 10:30–11:30 AM
📍 Northport Historical Society & Museum

Perfect for children ages 2+, with younger siblings welcome, too! Stroller access is easy with our side ramp. 💕

Admission is FREE! Bring your little monsters, wear those costumes, and make the Museum part of your Wednesday morning tradition!

10/22/2026

🧙‍♀️🖤 THANK YOU, WITCHES & WARLOCKS! 🖤🧙‍♂️
What a spellbinding night at the Northport Historical Society and Museum! 🕸️✨
A HUGE thank you to all the witches and warlocks who joined us for Witches and Warlocks Night! 🧹🔮 From spooky spirits to enchanting company, you made the evening absolutely boo-tiful! 👻🖤
Thank you for coming out, supporting our Museum, and making a little magic with us! 🕯️�

10/21/2026

🇺🇸 THIS SUNDAY: DISCOVER A NORTHPORT REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOT! 🏛️

Did you know that a local beach is named after a man who helped shape our nation’s founding? 🌊

Join us THIS SUNDAY at the Northport Historical Society and Museum for an engaging afternoon exploring the fascinating life of John Sloss Hobart — Revolutionary War patriot, statesman, and Eaton’s Neck resident!

🎤 Brian O’Connor, author of Death by Fire and Ice: The Steamboat Lexington Calamity, will share the remarkable story of Hobart, from his role in opposing British rule to his contributions to New York State and our local community.

Whether you love local history, the American Revolution, or discovering the stories behind familiar places, this is a program you won’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Northport Historical Society and Museum, 215 Main Street

🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Registration is required, and space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

👉 Visit www.northporthistorical.org to register.

Bring a friend and spend your Sunday afternoon with us celebrating the history right in our own backyard! ❤️🤍💙

Our Sundays at the Society lecture series is generously sponsored by M&T Bank. 💙

10/20/2026

🎉 There’s a LOT happening at the Museum tomorrow! 🎉

🕵️‍♀️ 10:30–11:30 AM | Kids Make History Hour
Bring the little ones for a morning of fun, play, and a scavenger hunt! 🗺️🔎

⚓ Open All Day!
Stop by and explore our newest exhibit, Deep Water, Deep Roots: The Story of Northport and East Northport. Discover the fascinating history of our community!

🔮 5–8 PM | Witches & Warlocks Night
Join us for a little Halloween magic! 🧙‍♀️ Enjoy a FREE specialty cocktail and $20 mini Tarot card readings. All proceeds benefit the Museum! 🥂✨

🎟️ Admission is FREE!

📍 Northport Historical Society and Museum
215 Main Street, Northport

Bring the kids, explore local history, and come back for an enchanting evening! We can’t wait to see you! 💙

Address

215 Main Street
Northport, NY
11768

Opening Hours

Thursday	1pm - 4:30pm
Friday	1pm - 4:30pm
Saturday	1pm - 4:30pm
Sunday	1pm - 4:30pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/northporthistoricalsociety

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