The History of the Art Scene In the Hamptons The history of art in the Hamptons really started with the building of the railroad in 1872. As well as attracting the wealthy ‘Summer Cottage’ community, escaping the heat of the city, artists were drawn here
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Guild Hall in East Hampton NY has everything it needs to survive and thrive as a museum, theater and art center all under one roof since founded in 1931. The area has seduced artists for generations, the city has nourished it, and the community has embraced it. Check out some of what is going on there in July 2019.
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July in East Hampton is so packed with things to do and people to see that it’s hard to figure out where to begin! Recently we talked about Fireworks, Lobster Rolls and Sand Castles and before that, I took you on an exploration of our
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In this fifth installment of my museum series, allow me to take you to an absolute gem of our part of the world . . .
... Continue ReadingBridgehampton Automobile Racing Part Two: Coffee, Cars, and a Road Rally
My obsession with automobiles feels endless: they are exotic, almost magical even when standing still . . .
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In 1640, Southampton’s first English settlers arrived in North Sea Harbor. The original landing place is called Conscience Point . . .
... Continue ReadingBridgehampton Automobile Racing Part One: The Romance of Racing In the Streets and Later at ‘The Bridge’
I’m unhinged by the thundering noise, zigzagging cars, flashing metallic colors, burning fuel, sizzling heat and blindingly bright light. Even the peaceful horizon, with steeples in Sag Harbor and sailboats on Peconic Bay, is strangely dizzying. The bridge is shaking, but only because I am.
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Let’s continue west on our exploration of Historic Museums and Monuments of the Hamptons . . .
... Continue ReadingHistorical Museums of the Hamptons: Part Two, Springs, Amagansett, Montauk & Sag Harbor
If you didn’t get your fill of Hamptons’ History last week, I’m back with another round of stories from Amagansett to Sag Harbor!
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The Hamptons are best known for remarkable beaches, high society happenings, high priced real estate, world-class shopping, restaurants, and art – but did you know what a mecca this is for enthusiasts of Colonial American History?
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