The Bridge Hampton Historical Society

P.O. Box 977

2368 Montauk Highway

Bridgehampton, New York 11932

Telephone (631) 537-1088

 

 

 

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The Bridge Hampton Historical Society owns and makes available many resources for the historical researcher.  Some of these resources include:

Over 1,300 historical photographs covering everything from circus parades to car races.

More than  800 Books on United States, New York, Long Island, and local history & genealogy.

Over 300 Historic Books and Bibles, with many of the bibles containing important genealogical information.

Close to 1,000 decorative arts objects and household items dating from the 18th through 20th centuries.

Over 1,500 billheads and receipts relating to life on the east end of  Long Island, with a special focus on Bridgehampton.

Over 100 ledgers, diaries, and daybooks dating from 1730 to the early part of the 20th century, including the records of the Hand Brothers Farm and the Hallock & Pierson Insurance Agency.

A Letter collection numbering over 300 pieces that deal with everyday life on Long Island, with a particular focus on the lives of members of the Corwith family.

A clothing and textile collection numbering over 2,100 pieces, most items dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.

African American History in Bridgehampton