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The Southampton History Museum
welcomed guests to its annual Halsey
House Gala on Saturday evening, July
5, for a resplendent celebration of
local history, community, and
Southampton summer traditions. Held in
the gardens of the storied Thomas
Halsey House, one of the oldest
English colonial dwellings in New York
State, the benefit drew friends,
supporters, and neighbors for a joyful
night of food, music, and celebration.
This year’s honorees, Cheryl L.
Carter and Edward R. Donovan,
were presented with a proclamation by
Southampton Village Mayor William
Manger Jr. and a citation from NYS
Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright,
recognizing their generous contributions
towards restoring the grounds at
historic Rogers Mansion.
“This gathering was a beautiful
reminder of what we can do when we come
together to celebrate and protect our
collective history,” said Sarah Kautz,
executive director, “On behalf of the
museum’s trustees, staff, and
membership, I am so grateful to our
honorees, donors, and guests, and to
everyone who made this night so
meaningful.”
This year’s gala committee was chaired
by Jean Shafiroff, author of
“Successful Philanthropy: How to Make A
Life By What You Give.” Other
committee members included Averitt
Buttry, Mary Slattery, Nancy Kane, and
Alexandra Halsey-Storch. NYS
Assembly Member Seawright also presented
citations recognizing
Jean Shafiroff’s
philanthropic work as well as the
Southampton History Museum's
contributions to preserving New York
State history.
The museum extends special thanks to
Jean Shafiroff, whose leadership and
care helped make the evening such a
resounding success. And to artist Lynn
Mara, for her generous donation of her
painting, “You Are The Stars,” as the
official poster for this year’s event.
To learn more about the museum’s
upcoming programs or to support its
mission, visit
www.southamptonhistory.org
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