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The Southampton History Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and incorporated under the New York State Education Department.
Our mission is preservation and education: We preserve and educate about local history and culture through our unique historic sites, archives, collections, and engaging public programs.
Halsey House Gala
Saturday, July 5, 2025
5:30pm - 8pm
"You Are The Stars" by Lynn Mara
Halsey House & Garden
249 South Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968
Celebrate local history, culture, and summer at the Halsey House Gala!
Spend an evening on the grounds of one of the oldest dwellings in New York State while dancing under the stars to live music. Enjoy a selection of exquisite hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a raw bar stocked with local oysters in addition to our specially curated Silent Auction.
Make some amazing memories while helping us do more to preserve the history of Southampton. Our guests have said, “This will be the most fun you’ll have all summer!”
Our Silent Auction will be hosted by Bill McCuddy,
with specialty items such as a hand painted ceramic by Asprey LONDON, an exclusive in home dining experience, 4 tickets to a live taping of Kelly & Mark and much more!
Honorees
Cheryl L. Carter & Edward R. Donovan
Gala Chair
Jean Shafiroff
Gala Committee
Averitt Buttry
Alexandra Halsey-Storch
Nancy Kane
Mary Slattery
$20,000 Firework
Admission for 10 to the Halsey House Gala
Listed as “Honorary Chair” with lead in all promotions and publications
Director's Tour of Halsey House for 8 guests
Exclusive Director's "Hard Hat" Tour for 8 guests, of the restoration of the Rogers Mansion
$200 Certificate for any Museum program or Special Event
1 year “Whaling Crew” Membership to the Southampton History Museum
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$10,000 Comet
Admission for 8 to the Halsey House Gala
Listed as “Honorary Chair” with lead in all promotions and publications
Director's Tour of Halsey House for 6 guests
Exclusive Director's "Hard Hat" Tour for 6 guests, of the restoration of the Rogers Mansion
$200 Certificate for any Museum program or Special Event
1 year “Whaling Crew” Membership to the Southampton History Museum
​​
$5,000 Roman Candle
Admission for 6 to the Halsey House Gala
Prominent Listing or Logo in all promotions and publications
Director's Tour of Halsey House for 4 guests
Exclusive Director's "Hard Hat" Tour for 4 guests, of the restoration of the Rogers Mansion
$200 Certificate for any Museum program or Special Event
1 year “Whaling Crew” Membership to the Southampton History Museum
​​
$2,500 Bottle Rocket
Admission for 4 to the Halsey House Gala
Prominent Listing or Logo in all promotions and publications
Exclusive Director's "Hard Hat" Tour for 4 guests, of the restoration of the Rogers Mansion
1 year “Whaling Crew” Membership to the Southampton History Museum
​
$1,000 Sparkler
Name listed in all promotions and publications
Admission for 1 to the Halsey House Gala
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$500 Firecracker
Name listed in all promotions and publications
Admission for 1 to the Halsey House Gala
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$300 Admission for 1 to the Halsey House Gala
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$200 (Young Adult, 21-35) Admission for 1 to the Halsey House Gala
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$100 (Junior, 17-20) Admission for 1 to the Halsey House Gala
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*no rain date, no refunds*
THANK YOU
for your support!
$10,000 Comet
Stan & Fiona Druckenmiller
Martin & Jean Shafiroff
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$5,000 Roman Candle
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Kevin and Judi Donnelly in memory of Marie Donnelly
Saratoga Investment Corp
$2,500 Bottle Rocket
Averitt Buttry & Rob Coburn
Carr Charitable Fund
Laura Traphagen & Catherine Yelverton
Kathleen Walsh & Gene Bernstein
Eric Woodward & Hilary Herrick Woodward
$1,000 Sparkler
Jetsam Studio
Second Chance in the Hamptons Inc.
Mary Slattery
$500 Firecracker
1708 House
Heidi Curley Kline & Dr. Alan Kline
Halsey Family Foundation
Herrick Hardware
Jefferson E. Hughes
Mr. & Mrs. Morgan MacWhinnie
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