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Suffolk County Historical Society

Suffolk County Historical Society is a museum in Riverhead, NY, part of the Mystic & the Connecticut Shore guide. Cost: under $25.

300 West Main Street · Riverhead, NY

Why you should go…

The Suffolk County Historical Society runs a museum and research library at 300 West Main Street in Riverhead. You can see exhibits on the history and people of Suffolk County, including the Hulbert Flag from its permanent collection, and attend talks and seasonal events. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm, and research visits to the library are by appointment.

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