"Groundbreaking" Ceremony at Rogers Mansion

The Village of Southampton and the Southampton History Museum are pleased to announce a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of restoration work at the historic village-owned Rogers Mansion, headquarters of the Museum since 1943. The groundbreaking will take place on March 6th, 2025, at 2pm and the public is welcome to join Southampton Village Mayor William Manger, 1st New York State Assembly Member Tommy John Schiavoni, Executive Director Sarah Kautz,  and other local and state officials. These repairs support the long-term preservation of one of Southampton’s most beloved landmarks so that the community may continue to benefit from the Museum’s exemplary programs and exhibitions that celebrate local history at Rogers Mansion for generations to come.

The $1.2 million exterior restoration plan was developed by architect Ben Chaleff of Chaleff & Rogers Architects, P.C., and will be executed by Lipsky Construction, general contractor. The project is funded by $700,000 from…