When you join the Museum you become a member of our community and enjoy these benefits.
• Your support allows the museum to preserve local history
• You can enjoy discounts from the Museum's own Salt Hay Gift Shop
• You can attend our General Meetings
• You will receive our Quarterly Newsletter - the Dispatch,

which includes a Historical Supplement

 

Our Purpose

Founded June 14, 1969, the Amityville Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the rich historical heritage of Amityville, one of Long Island's charming old communities, and the surroundings as well.

Our Program

The William T. Lauder Museum, established in 1973, is operated by the society as a community cultural and educational institution.

This Museum provides an attractive home where memorabilia of Amityville's past can be collected, preserved and exhibited.

The Museum strives to encourage interest in the preservation of our community's history and to ensure a means whereby future generations can relate to the past.

 

Our Service

A Historical Research Library is housed in the Museum to provide a unique collection of written works relating to the history of our local area. The developement and growth of this special Library should prove to be an important resource for the study of community history.

Special historical programs are presented by the society for the enjoyment and cultural interests of the community.

 

How You Can Help

You can become a member through the payment of membership dues.

You can help ensure the Museum's future by a gift to the Endowement Fund. This can be in the form of a commemoration of an event, a memorial for a loved one, or an honorary gift.

You can file your genealogy in our archives as a permanent record.

You are invited to participate in activities and planning for the future at the Museum.