"GENERATIONS OF SHELTER ISLAND IMPRESSIONISTS"
Exhibit open  june 28 - October 11, 2025

The Shelter Island History Museum is proud to announce the public opening of our “Generations of Shelter Island Impressionists” exhibit on Saturday, June 28. The exhibit, which showcases the paintings of celebrated artists Henry Cooke White, Nelson Cooke White and Nelson H. White, runs through October 11.
 
For over a century, the White family has found respite and inspiration along the shores of West Neck Creek. In 2022, the family sold 20 acres of this undeveloped land to the island's Community Preservation Fund—a testament to their passion for historic and natural preservation.
 
Sponsored by the Menantic Peninsula Association, Nelson H. White and James Murphy, this exhibit celebrates the family's remarkable journey to Shelter Island and their dedication to the preservation of its natural beauty, as well as their immeasurable contributions to the art world.
 
View the exhibit—and pick up a copy of the exhibit catalog- Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 2pm and Saturday, 9:30am to 12:30pm. While there is no charge for admission, donations are welcome.