"What's Old is New!" Reopening Celebration

Southold Historical Society has announced that beginning on July 1, their museum locations will be reopening.  Events are planned to celebrate this occasion.

On July 1 at 4pm, the museum will be revealing a new look – both a new logo and an updated name.  After a brief ceremony, visitors are invited to explore the buildings which have been reinvigorated.  Refreshments will be served.

In the Ann Currie-Bell house, the seasonal exhibit, “The Roaring Twenties,” curated by volunteer Lee Cleary, will be on view.  This exhibit offers a glimpse into this exciting decade including three overall themes:  prohibition, rum-running, speakeasies;  lifestyle and fashion;  and women’s suffrage.  At the Thomas Moore/Samuel Landon house, the “Enslavement in Southold” exhibit has been reinterpreted to include the narrative of the enslaved people within the story of the house.  Initially, the exhibit was contained to one room, but with the reinterpretation, the historic house now incorporates the enslaved people throughout – as would have been the case in the 1750s.  Attendees at the July 1 kick-off celebration will get to be the first to preview these exhibits and more.  The Reichert Family Barn has also been updated and includes new interpretive labels to help visitors guide themselves through.

Additionally, the shops at the Prince Building will be open on July 1.  Volunteers at the popular Treasure Exchange Shop will welcome shoppers back to discover a unique find.  All proceeds will benefit the museum.