The Bridgehampton Museum

The Bridgehampton Museum was first established in 1954 by a group of concerned local citizens focused on trying to preserve the history and culture specific to our special hamlet. In time the Corwith House would become the main headquarters of the organization. Today, the Bridgehampton Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of artifacts and documents that tell the story of Bridgehampton’s past and present via exhibitions, lectures, tours, demonstrations, festivals and special events.  

 

Central to its efforts, the Museum owns and maintains the Corwith House site which includes the c. 1825 Corwith House (listed on the National and NYS Registers of Historic Places), the c. 1890 Strong Wheelwright Shop, the c. 1900 Bridgehampton Jail, a 19th century outhouse and corn crib, the Engine Barn and the Tractor Barn. 

 

In partnership with the Town of Southampton, the Museum also serves as Stewards of the c. 1840 Nathanial Rogers House (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) and is heavily involved in its restoration and preservation.  

 

The Bridgehampton Museum also serves as Stewards of the Town-owned building now known as the BHM Archives in which the Museum houses and makes available to the public its archival materials consisting of historic photos, documents, genealogical records and research books.

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