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.
- Montauk lighthouse reusing 1902 Fresnel lens after restorationA 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 …
- At the Montauk Point Lighthouse, a Restored Beacon Shines AgainFor more than 200 years, the Montauk Point Lighthouse at the eastern end of Long Island has pulsed like a huge swirling star in a …
- The Montauk Point Lighthouse Gets Its Lens BackMontauk tower’s rare Fresnel glass hasn’t pierced the dark since 1987 By Carissa Katz It was particularly dark at Montauk Point shortly before 6 on Monday …