As our nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, every town, village, hamlet, historical society, civic group, school, library, and neighborhood organization across Suffolk County has been invited to take part in the planning and celebration. Whether through parades, public art, festivals, lectures, reenactments, storytelling, or community service projects, we want every corner of our county to reflect the spirit of 1776 and showcase our diverse contributions to the American story.
The Shelter Island History Museum is a proud member of the Suffolk250 committee and we are eager to announce events and exhibits related to local Revolutionary-era history for 2026.
Mark these 2026 dates on your calendar!
March:
7th – Spinning Wheel Program, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Shelter Island History Museum
May:
31st – “Preserving Historic Homes” Presentation by Zachary Studenroth, 2-3:30 p.m., Shelter Island History Museum. To RSVP, click forms.gle/geESxGo2bnzgi48a9
June:
6th – Historic House Tour, Reception and Grand Opening of Shelter Island in the Revolution exhibit, all day, Shelter Island History Museum. For tickets, sponsorship or information, click shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com/events/100231-2026-shelter-island-house-tour
28th – Historic Sunday, 10 a.m., Shelter Island History Museum and Union Chapel
July:
12th – “Culper Spy Ring,” Presentation by Bill Bleyer, 2-3:30 p.m., Shelter Island History Museum
18th – Red, White & Blue Gala, 6 p.m., Artemas Ward Garden. For tickets, sponsorship and more information, click shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com/events/100731-red-white-blue-250th-gala
August:
2nd – “Battle of Long Island,” Presentation by Noel Gish, 2-3 p.m., Shelter Island History Museum
The Shelter Island History Museum is a proud member of the Suffolk250 committee and we are eager to announce events and exhibits related to local Revolutionary-era history for 2026.
Mark these 2026 dates on your calendar!
March:
7th – Spinning Wheel Program, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Shelter Island History Museum
May:
31st – “Preserving Historic Homes” Presentation by Zachary Studenroth, 2-3:30 p.m., Shelter Island History Museum. To RSVP, click forms.gle/geESxGo2bnzgi48a9
June:
6th – Historic House Tour, Reception and Grand Opening of Shelter Island in the Revolution exhibit, all day, Shelter Island History Museum. For tickets, sponsorship or information, click shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com/events/100231-2026-shelter-island-house-tour
28th – Historic Sunday, 10 a.m., Shelter Island History Museum and Union Chapel
July:
12th – “Culper Spy Ring,” Presentation by Bill Bleyer, 2-3:30 p.m., Shelter Island History Museum
18th – Red, White & Blue Gala, 6 p.m., Artemas Ward Garden. For tickets, sponsorship and more information, click shelterislandhistorical.networkforgood.com/events/100731-red-white-blue-250th-gala
August:
2nd – “Battle of Long Island,” Presentation by Noel Gish, 2-3 p.m., Shelter Island History Museum
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Keep up with local 250th events and programs across Suffolk County with this
interactive map and calendar: https://gisapps.suffolkcountyny.gov/longisland250/
interactive map and calendar: https://gisapps.suffolkcountyny.gov/longisland250/