Dive into the rich maritime history of Long Island’s premier historic whaling port. We begin at the museum, housed in a stunning 1845 Greek Revival Mansion, to explore the state’s largest collection of whaling equipment, view beautiful authentic scrimshaw, and discover the stories of the crews who sailed the global seas.

From the museum, the tour continues with a scenic walk down the iconic Long Wharf, where guests can take in the harbor views while discovering its history as a bustling 19th-Century port. Finally, we will proceed over the bridge toward the North Haven to experience some of the finest panoramic vistas of the waterfront. This excursion offers a sophisticated blend of local history and a classic coastal promenade.

Whalemobile: A Life-sized Inflatable Whale Experience

from $25.00

Sunday, August 9, 3- 5PM

Meet us at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse at 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike (just a 5-minute drive from the museum) to see a life-sized inflatable whale!

Certain to be an adventure to spark curiosity and inspire ocean stewardship. Children and families can step inside the whale to explore its anatomy, learn about conservation, and discover how whales—and the ocean—are connected to our daily lives, no matter where we live. 

Enter the whale, explore real whale artifacts, and learn how these amazing animals live and are studied in the wild. It’s educational, interactive, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Registration is required for this event, as space is limited.

Program is restricted to ages five (5) years old and older.

30-minute sessions: 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30. Each ticket valid for one session. 20 participants per session.

Tickets:

$25 per person per session

Tickets PLUS new membership:

1 free ticket with purchase of individual membership;

2 free with purchase of family membership.

Current members: $15, please email info@sagharborwhalingmuseum.org to register.

Diane Schwindt, resident historic cook at the Ketcham Inn, will present an outdoor demonstration of cooking on a ship’s hearth during the Revolutionary Period. Focus will be placed on early maritime life, foods and cooking handcrafted items and tools of the trade, daily on-board experiences, and folklore and customs. Samples of foods cooked on period ships will also be available to sample.

Members free, nonmembers suggested donation $5. 

During this Informative lecture with the “Fish Guy” Chris Paparo, rediscover your passion for conservation by exploring the incredible marine life that calls Long Island’s waters home, from the tiniest plankton to the majestic whales. From this lecture, discover how much our marine environment is worth protecting!

Members free, nonmembers suggested donation $5. 

Dive into the rich maritime history of Long Island’s premier historic whaling port. We begin at the museum, housed in a stunning 1845 Greek Revival Mansion, to explore the state’s largest collection of whaling equipment, view beautiful authentic scrimshaw, and discover the stories of the crews who sailed the global seas.

From the museum, the tour continues with a scenic walk down the iconic Long Wharf, where guests can take in the harbor views while discovering its history as a bustling 19th-Century port. Finally, we will proceed over the bridge toward the North Haven to experience some of the finest panoramic vistas of the waterfront. This excursion offers a sophisticated blend of local history and a classic coastal promenade.

Join us with Dr. Joanne Grasso, author of ‘The American Revolution on Long Island’ to go over the Revolution on Sag Harbor and the Island.

The American Revolution sharply divided families and towns on Long Island. Washington’s defeat at the Battle of Long Island in August 1776 started seven years of British occupation. Patriot sympathizers were subject to loyalty oaths, theft of property and the quartering of soldiers in their homes. Those who crossed the British were kept on prison ships in Wallabout Bay in Brooklyn, where an estimated eleven thousand people died of disease and starvation. Some fought back with acts of sabotage and espionage. Washington’s famed Culper Spy Ring in Oyster bay Setaucket and other areas successfully tracked british movements. Dr. Joanne S. Grasso explores the story of an island at war.

Members free, nonmembers suggested donation $5. 

Author and historian Bill Bleyer will discuss the Battle of Brooklyn, also known as the Battle of Long Island. The largest battle of the American Revolution, it could have spelled the end of the Continental Army in 1776. Bleyer will explore the subsequent British occupation and hardships it caused for Long Island residents until the end of the conflict in 1783. Join us for a look back at Long Island under siege!

Members free, nonmembers suggested donation $5. 

The Calm Before the Storm Fundraising Party & Art Show

Saturday, June 20th, 5 - 7pm

Please join us for our much-loved annual Summer Cocktail Party! Friends, food, drinks, & art make for a memorable evening at the Huntting House (while you can still find parking!)

In conjunction with The Church’s exhibition THIS LAND: Considering the American Landscape, the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum presents THIS SEA, an art show celebrating the beauty and importance of our marine environment.

Featuring works by acclaimed artist Cindy Pease Roe alongside pieces created by other notable artists and local elementary school students, the exhibition highlights the connection between land and sea and the importance of conservation for future generations.

All proceeds benefit the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum.

Drinks + Food + Music

Member tickets $50; Non-members $75 (includes a new individual membership)

Revolutionary Tea Party, Sunday June 7, 2PM

Puddings and Biscakes brings a refined, historically inspired tea experience to the Whaling Museum, offering a thoughtful nod to the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence while inviting guests to explore the traditions of the late 18th-century baking. Inspired by Amelia Simmon’s American Cookery (1796) and other period sources, the program highlights the influences, ingredients, and approaches of time. 

Guests will enjoy fine teas from the Puddings and biscakes collection alongside a curated selection of historic baked seats. Seating will be community-style to foster a convivial atmosphere.

Ages 12 and up are welcome. Registration is required for the family-friendly event, as space is limited.

$50 per person, $20 under 18.

The Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum will host a Colonial Village Living History Festival on Saturday, May 23 to celebrate America 250 and commemorate historic Meigs Raid, when Continental Army forces raided British Loyalists occupying Sag Harbor during the American Revolution. 

Join us for a free, family-friendly, immersive experience as the 3rd new York Regiment recreates a Continental Army encampment of conducts milityary drills throughout the day.

Watch and interact with historic tradespeople dressed in period clothing as they demonstrate trades and crafts like blacksmithing, basket weaning, bread making, cooking, spinning, embroidery, medicine making, children's games, period music, native regalia and jewelry making, wampum making and more! 

Watch a sheep shearing demonstration at 10:15! Long Island Yarn & Farm will be here!

All while members of the 3rd New York Regiment, Long Island’s premier reenactment group, will be encamped on the museum grounds and conduct demonstrations of drill and musket firing throughout the weekend. 

This 18th century encampment, including canvas dining fly, troop tents and officers quarters, Continental Army soldiers, their wives, and other camp followers dressed in period clothing, will transport visitors back centuries for an experience not to be missed.

The Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum will host a Colonial Village Living History Festival on Saturday, May 23 to celebrate America 250 and commemorate historic Meigs Raid, when Continental Army forces raided British Loyalists occupying Sag Harbor during the American Revolution. 

Join us for a free, family-friendly, immersive experience as the 3rd new York Regiment recreates a Continental Army encampment of conducts milityary drills throughout the day.

Watch and interact with historic tradespeople dressed in period clothing as they demonstrate trades and crafts like blacksmithing, basket weaning, bread making, cooking, spinning, embroidery, medicine making, children's games, period music, native regalia and jewelry making, wampum making and more! 

Watch a sheep shearing demonstration at 10:15! Long Island Yarn & Farm will be here!

All while members of the 3rd New York Regiment, Long Island’s premier reenactment group, will be encamped on the museum grounds and conduct demonstrations of drill and musket firing throughout the weekend. 

This 18th century encampment, including canvas dining fly, troop tents and officers quarters, Continental Army soldiers, their wives, and other camp followers dressed in period clothing, will transport visitors back centuries for an experience not to be missed.

Bill Bleyer will present an informative lecture beginning with the country’s Revolutionary maritime history all the way through to the World Wars of the twentieth Century. Bleyer will touch on events such as the first amphibious landing on Plum Island, the British blockade and wreck of HMS Culloden, and the Meigs and other whaleboat raids; submarine warfare and the wreck of the British 22 -gun sloop-of-war Sylph during the War of 1812; Confederate raiders capturing Union shipping just offshore during the Civil War; the sinking of the only American Capital Warship in World War 1 off Fire Island; and the U-boats dropping off spies and attacking commercial vessels during World War 2. 

Members free, nonmembers suggested donation $5.