A benefit for the Southampton Historical Museum, a home tour will be held of six private homes and two historic houses now museums. Pick up tickets at Rogers Mansion. A Champagne reception will follow at 4:30 p.m. at Rogers Mansion, which also includes a preview of the new exhibit: Famous Faces/Phenomenal Places.
The following houses are on the tour and were described in the museum's press release:
"The Old Parsonage: This Queen Anne style home was the parsonage for the Methodist Church in Southampton until it was moved to Water Mill in the 1980s. It is now the home of an English Interior Designer and Antique Dealer, both of whom worked for many years in London. They have added a lavish new wing and installed a terraced English garden on the grounds.
DAR House: Originally built in the 1700s by an old Southampton family, the home was expanded in the 19th century to become a Summer Colony "cottage" in the center of Southampton's estate section. It was purchased in 1922 to be the headquarters for the Southampton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and is now a private home.
Corwin House: This very large 1890s Queen Anne home is located in an old section of Southampton among other historic buildings. It has a wrap-a-round porch, stained glass windows, an elaborate turret and has been lovingly preserved by its current owner.
Upper Ponds: At the center of this approx 6000 sq home is the original 1800's farmhouse with several fireplaces and a large great room. Wings have been added to both sides. It is located in Water Mill on 3 acres with an apple orchard and boxwood gardens.
Summer Cottage: This 1890s summer cottage has been expertly restored and expanded. The house was originally built by students of William Merritt Chase and his American Impressionist School. It is one of the few remaining "cottages" in Shinnecock Hills.
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Farm House: This 2 1/2 story, 5 bay shingle, farm house with a central chimney was built before the Revolution for an early Southampton family. It is the oldest house on a tree lined street among many surviving historic and architecturally significant buildings.
Rogers Mansion: This 1843 mansion was home to whaling Captain Albert Rogers and his family. Sam Parrish, founder of the Parrish Art Museum purchased the home in 1899. He immediately began remodeling with designs by McKim, Mead and White. It has been the home of the Southampton Historical Museum since 1951 and has art exhibits and displays of historic furnishings.
The Thomas Halsey Homestead: Built in 1660 this house was built by English pioneering settlers of Southampton. The restoration was by Henry Francis DuPont, founder of Winterthur Museum. It was furnished by descendants of Southampton’s early families and include a William and Mary high chest made by a local cabinetmaker. In the back is a Colonial Revival herb garden."
