Uniquely positioned with an emphasis on photo-based art and featuring paintings, mixed media and sculptural works, Alex Ferrone Gallery is celebrating their eleventh year representing fine art by local to international mid-career and emerging artists. They look forward to welcoming you to meet their artists at special in-person and virtual receptions, Gallery Talks, and workshops.

East End Arts is a gathering place for artists and art lovers. They engage and build community through cultural tourism initiatives and programs that collaborate with government, civic groups, private businesses, and nonprofit entities.

The East End Seaport Museum, on the historic Greenport waterfront, invites you to explore the rich maritime heritage of Long Island’s East End. The Museum, open year-round, provides a glimpse into the regions historic, celebrated past. Through a series of changing exhibits that run the gamut from lighthouse and ship artifacts, photographs, models, figureheads and decorations to the oyster and fishing industries, collections of lighthouse fresnel lenses, vintage outboard motors, seasonal cruises & tours and much more. The Village Blacksmith, with a working smith, is a must visit, located across Mitchell Park.

Founded in 1944, Oysterponds Historical Society (OHS) maintains seven historically-significant buildings, cares for 8+ acres of grounds, and actively manages a collection of over 60,000 items. Every year OHS offers myriad compelling exhibitions of contemporary or historical significance, lectures, webinars, and other community events and activities focused on the North Fork hamlets of Orient and East Marion and open to the public. Additionally, three of OHS’s historic buildings are open to the public on a regular basis during the summer months.

Rites of Spring is the premier classical and contemporary music festival on the North Fork and East End. Now celebrating eight years, the festival is devoted to contemporary sounds in settings that engage the community and invite the listener to participate on many levels. They believe great music works best in unique environments – from historical to artistic to natural settings. The repertoires reflect the environment, artists and even accompanying foods or beverages – providing a total, visceral experience.

The Southold Historical Museum maintains over a dozen historical buildings in Southold, with dates ranging from 1750 to 1900. They include several houses, barns, outbuildings and commercial structures at the Maple Lane Museum Complex; the Museum Gift Shop and Treasure Exchange at the Prince Building; and the Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse.

The Southold WinterFest, presented by the Southold Economic Development Committee, is an annual walk-around event that celebrates the history, culture, shopping, dining and community of Southold as a year round destination that offers a wide variety of experiences for everyone. This celebration takes place each year mid-February along the Main Road in Southold Hamlet. Photos by Jeremy Garretson.

The Stirling Historical Society of Greenport is a cornerstone of local history with a vast archive of photographs, memorabilia, artifacts and more. Formed in 1946 by Col. Walter W. Burns and other Greenport residents, and in 1973 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Preston donated the former Margaret E. Ireland home to the Society who converted and opened it in 1979 as The Margaret E. Ireland House Museum. This must visit museum will take you back in time and provide a snapshot of Greenport life in bygone days.