Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums

2026 North Fork Revolutionary War Trail
2026-06-06 01:00 - 2026-09-13 16:00 UTC | Village Green, Cutchogue, NY, Cases Lane and Main Road, Cutchogue, 11935, United States
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, North Fork history organizations have collaborated to bring you a better experience of what happened during the Revolutionary War in our area. Each one of these North Fork Museums does an excellent job portraying their piece of how the Revolutionary War affected the people living in Southold Town through their stories, objects, and exhibits. Follow the trail to see how they represent their tales of how our nation began. Go from place to place to get a more comprehensive perception of what happened on the North Fork 250 years ago. To find out more about when these organizations are open and what exhibits and events they have planned, visit their websites. 1. Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue • Riverhead, www.hallockville.org 2.Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums 27320 Route 25, Cutchogue, www.cutchoguenewsuffolkhistory.org 3. Southold Historical Museum 54325 Main Road Southold, www.southoldhistorical.org 4. East End Seaport Museum, At the end of 3rd St., Greenport, www.eastendseaport.org 5. Oysterponds Historical Society, 1555 Village Lane, Orient, www.oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org Each site will be opening for the season between Memorial Day weekend and the first weekend in June. Check websties for exact details.

Star Spangled Concert
2026-07-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Village Green, Cutchogue, NY, Cases Lane and Main Road, Cutchogue, 11935, United States
Join the North Fork Choral on the Village Green on July 4 as they celebrate the Nation’s 250th Birthday in a Star Spangled Concert. Established in 1936, originally known as the “Southold Choral Society,” today’s chorale has members from all over the North Fork. The 2026 membership, over 20 strong, represents a broad age range and blends decades of experience with fresh ideas to create a vibrant musical atmosphere. They are actively seeking new members to continue this wonderful tradition. All singers at varying levels of experience are welcome.
The singing membership, along with an accomplished pianist and instrumentalists, regularly showcase the breadth of the American Musical Tradition with this concert focusing on Patriotic Music. This concert will be part of the Suffolk County 250th celebration so make sure you bring your Passport books to be stamped! Saturday, July 4, 7:00 PM Come early and bring your chairs, blankets and Picnics- Cutchogue Village Green, behind the Old House. In collaboration with the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Musuems.

Loyalist vs. Patriot- The Great Debate
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:00
Loyalist vs. Patriot- The Great Debate. At a debate between local loyalist Parker Wickham and Patriot Jaren Landon. As part of our ongoing 250th celebrations, join us for a moderated debate between Cutchogue’s most notable Revolutionary War nemeses, loyalist Parker Wickham and Patriot Jared Landon. Hear costumed actors debate using Wickham and Landon’s own words. The town truly wasn’t big enough for the two of them. The winner not only won their independence, but also the keys to the Old House. Saturday, July 11, 1:00 pm, Mezzanine of the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library. Limited space. Please register online at The Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library www.cutchoguelibrary.org. This is a collaborative venture between The Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums and the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library. Get your Suffolk County 250th passbook stamped by The Cutchogue New Suffolk Historical Society & Museums on site.

Patriotic Music Concert on the Village Green
2026-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Village Green, Cutchogue, NY, Cases Lane and Main Road, Cutchogue, 11935, United States
The Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums invite you to come celebrate the Nation’s 205th Birthday with a FREE Patriotic Music Concert on the Village Green! Come early and bring a picnic & a chair, relax & enjoy. Featuring the Sound Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Christian Olson, performing all of your patriotic favorites. July 23, Thursday, 7pm Rain Date July 24 Village Green, Cutchogue Behind the Old House. . Get your Suffolk County 250th passbook stamped by The Cutchogue New Suffolk Historical Society & Museums on site

Cutchogue Old Burying Ground Tour
2026-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Old Burial Ground Cutchogue, Main Road and Harbor Lane, Cutchogue, NY, 11935, United States
Sunday, October 4, 2026, (rain date Oct. 18th) as a cooperative effort, the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council and the North Fork Community Theatre will host their fourth annual tour of the Old Cutchogue Burying Ground.

The tour begins at a booth on the North West corner of the Old Burial Ground at 32770 Main Road (corner of Main Road and Harbor Lane), Actors in period costumes recount the life stories of historic figures who are buried in the graveyard.

Six “widow guides” dressed in Victorian mourning costumes will guide you through the burial ground, where the costumed actors will recount the lives of notable figures in Cutchogue’s history while standing atop their graves. The notables include a veteran of the French-Indian War, an exiled tory, a beloved school teacher, former slaves and many more who were responsible for forming Cutchogue as we know it today. This year, in honor of America’s 250th, we will be featuring veteran’s of the Revolutionary War buried at the site. The tour will include a brief history of the burial site and Mary Kalich, a member of the board of directors of the theatre will give a brief history of the theater and tell how it was once a church.

Tours will start at 2pm and end at 4pm. Tour groups of a maximum of 20 people will be scheduled in 10-minute intervals.Tickets are $25.00/pp and are available at https://nfct.com or at 631-298-NFCT (6328) All proceeds equally benefit the two organizations that are hosting the tour. Parking is at the Fire Dept. Annex. (Old Cosner Funeral Home) (Please note this is NOT the Mattituck Graveyard Tour, although done in a similar fashion, it is at the Cutchogue Burying Ground and will be about the people buried at that site.) Get your Suffolk County 250th passbook stamped by The Cutchogue New Suffolk Historical Society & Museums on site

Rock & Roll Car show
2026-10-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Village Green, Cutchogue, NY, Cases Lane and Main Road, Cutchogue, 11935, United States
The Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums, in collaboration with North Fork Vintage Cars, is hosting the Rock and Roll Car Show on Oct. 10 (Rain Date Oct. 11) from 10 am-3 pm on the Village Green in Cutchogue. There is a $5.00 suggested donation for spectators and a $20.00 fee at the gate for car participants. (Gate for cars opens at 9 am.) Select vehicles will be given trophies. Any year collectibles are welcome. Free tours of the historic buildings, Food, Raffles, and music by DJ Gerry. Proceeds go to benefit our Youth Scholar program for paid internships at the Council for Mattituck-Cutchogue HighSchool Students. For more information, call Mark at 631-379-7494 or Charlie at 631-655-5082.This event is in memory of Charlie Cali, who was the president of the LI Moose Car Club. He helped the Council run the Car Show for the last four years. He will be missed.

Ghost Hunting on the Village Green
2026-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Village Green, Cutchogue, NY, Cases Lane and Main Road, Cutchogue, 11935, United States
Become a part of a paranormal investigation, just like the ones you see on television and YouTube! On October 24, the L.I. Paranormal Investigators are coming to the Village Green in Cutchogue for an exclusive tour of the historic buildings of the Cutchogue New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums, including the Wickham house, which often makes the top ten list of most haunted buildings on Long Island. After the team has had a chance to coallate, examine and interpret the findings, a follow-up of what was found will be presented in the spring. Follow-up from last year’s event shows evidence of haunting in the buildings you will be visiting. You will learn about the history of each building and witness a live paranormal investigation and learn about the scientific methods that are used. There are two sessions, with one starting at 6 pm and the second at 8 pm. Report to the Schoolhouse and dress warmly. Tickets are $60.00 and will be available for sale in September.
