The Montauk Historical Society is a privately funded, non-profit organization. Our purpose is to collect, restore, preserve and display historically significant buildings, objects, and writings, and to preserve the history and cultures of Montauk and the East End for this and future generations.
Over the years since its founding in 1962, MHS has grown and flourished. Currently, our historical society oversees four properties: the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the Second House Museum, the Indian Museum and the Carl Fisher House.
Please explore our website to learn more about what we do.
- Teddy at the Lighthouse
Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt visited the Montauk Point Lighthouse? Well he did — and he signed the visitors’ book to prove it, back … - A Beacon Of Hope
February 22, 2024 By Sister Rain In the last couple of years, my husband and I have returned to exploring the country after a decade … - Montauk lighthouse reusing 1902 Fresnel lens after restoration
A lens manufactured in France in 1902 is shining high atop Montauk Point Lighthouse once again. Earlier this month the U.S. Coast Guard relit the …
Prohibition in a Drinking Village with a Fishing Problem
Carl Fisher House 44 Foxboro Rd, Montauk, United StatesAt the End of Long Island, in a smuggler’s paradise, the seafarers of the 1920s and 30s smuggled liquor onto Montauk. Though spoken about in …
Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano: The Songbook from Sinatra to Sondheim to Sting
Carl Fisher House 44 Foxboro Rd, Montauk, United StatesHailed as "exhilarating" by Stephen Holden in The New York Times, ERIC COMSTOCK (piano/voice) and BARBARA FASANO (voice) bring their singular, soulful showmanship to Fisher …
Pharaohs and Fowlers: The Individual Histories of Montauketts
Carl Fisher House 44 Foxboro Rd, Montauk, United StatesWould you like to learn more about Montauk's earliest residents? On May 10, Hugh King, East Hampton's Village Historian, will share information about members of …
LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY AND “THE MONTAUK WINDOW”
Carl Fisher House 44 Foxboro Rd, Montauk, United StatesBe sure to join us on Friday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. to discover the amazing story of world famous designer, Louis Comfort Tiffany and …
Quogue Wildlife Refuge: Animals
Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NYMeet the animals of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge at the Lighthouse on SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH!! Get up close and personal with a snake, turtle, bird …
Beacon of Hope 5K
Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NYSupport two local women’s cancer organizations by participating in the Beacon of Hope: a 5k run/walk through Camp Hero finishing at the historic Montauk Point …
Leisurama!
Carl Fisher House 44 Foxboro Rd, Montauk, United StatesComing this summer: The Leisurama Experience. Step into the 1960s for a taste of what an iconic beach house brought to Montauk. Watch this space …
Up-Cycle Art with Laura O’Shaughnessy Swan
Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NYJoin us at the Oceans Institute with Laura O’Shaughnessy-Swan as she guides you in creating a unique, beautiful piece of repurposed art! You will learn …
Up-Cycle Art with Laura O’Shaughnessy Swan
Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NYJoin us at the Oceans Institute with Laura O’Shaughnessy-Swan as she guides you in creating a unique, beautiful piece of repurposed art! You will learn …
July Second House Fair
Second House Museum 12 2nd House Road, Montauk, NY, United StatesPlease join us at our ever-popular summer Second House Fairs on the beautiful grounds of the Second House and Montauk Indian Museums from 10 AM …
July Second House Fair
Second House Museum 12 2nd House Road, Montauk, NY, United StatesPlease join us at our ever-popular summer Second House Fairs on the beautiful grounds of the Second House and Montauk Indian Museums from 10 AM …
Quogue Wildlife Refuge: Birds of Prey
Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NYMeet our friends from the Quogue Wildlife Refuge at the Montauk Point Lighthouse! Get up close and personal with Birds of Prey at noon and …
