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.
- At the Montauk Point Lighthouse, a Restored Beacon Shines Again
By James Barron For more than 200 years, the Montauk Point Lighthouse at the eastern end of Long Island has pulsed like a huge swirling … - The Montauk Point Lighthouse Gets Its Lens Back
Montauk 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 … - Historic 1903 Lens Returned to Top of Montauk Point Lighthouse
By Michael Wright The beams of light extending out in two directions from the top of the Montauk Point Lighthouse swept across the moorlands for …
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Latest Past Events
Santa at the Lighthouse
Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, MontaukCome and meet Santa Claus and have your picture taken with him at the Montauk Point Lighthouse! Free hot chocolate, courtesy of Hampton Coffee. Don't miss …
Lighting the Lighthouse
Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, MontaukThe fun begins at around dusk, with free hot chocolate courtesy of Hamptons Coffee, and live, singalong holiday music from Sarah Conway and the Playful …
The Shocking Life of Austin Corbin
Carl Fisher House 44 Foxboro Rd, MontaukThird in a series of brilliant lectures by East Hampton’s beloved Town Crier, Hugh King, comes this true story of another man who left his …
