"Liberty at Sea"
"Liberty at Sea" is a new year long program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The museum will host a series of programs and events to celebrate!
The Whaling Museum Society, Inc. was founded in 1936 to provide the community with a vital link to one of Long Island’s earliest major industries — whaling. Whaling was among Long Island’s most important commercial sectors, shaping its economy, society, and America’s rise as an international power in the 19th century. In the revolutionary war era, whalers from Long Island were the most ardent supporters of independence bringing with them not only maritime skills but also fierce revolutionary spirit quick to take up arms - or sails - in defiance of British rule. Join us for special Liberty 250 events throughout 2026.
Travel back in time with us!
Travel back in time with us!
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Spot the star! When an event or program has a star that means it's part of our special "Liberty at Sea" series celebrating 250 years of Independence! |
Upcoming Programs
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Mon, Jan 19 | 11-1pm | Drop In Program Build Your Nation: Game Edition | Kids & Families Step into the shoes of early American adventurers and mapmakers! Be inspired by colonial maps of the country as you design a board game where players navigate your country with ports, routes, challenges, and daring missions to build a nation! $8 Member; Admission + $12 Participant No Registration Required |
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Mon, Feb 16 | 11-1pm - Drop In Program Ink & Independence | Kids & Families From whalers’ hands to the Oval Office, scrimshaw has a surprising but strong patriotic story! In honor of America’s 250th, explore how American whalers used whalebone to show pride in our country’s liberty. See historic examples from the museum’s collection, then sketch, etch, and ink your own scrimshaw-style keepsake with your own creativity! $8 Member; Admission + $12 Participant No Registration Required |
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Wed, Mar 25 The Indispensables | 6:30pm | Adults The Indispensables by by Patrick K. O’Donnell: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners Who Shaped the Country, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington Across the Delaware. Free for museum members and patrons of Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington and South Huntington libraries. $15 Participant |
Liberty at Sea - Museum to You Programs
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Suffolk County Events
Explore Suffolk County 250th Anniversary Events to discover the many ways you can engage with history. Visit historic sites, where you can walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and experience the spirit of 1776 firsthand. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with the past and celebrate the legacy of American independence right here in Suffolk County.
