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Jean Shafiroff Hosts Southampton History
Museum
Ahead of Halsey House Gala
The philanthropist hosted a New York
City reception in support of the Museum
and the upcoming Halsey House Gala
Philanthropist, author and television
host Jean Shafiroff hosted a private
reception at her New York City home in
support of the Southampton History
Museum and its upcoming Halsey House
Gala, where she will be will co-chairing
the event with Mary Slattery on July
3rd, 2026. The annual benefit will take
place at the Halsey House & Garden,
located in Southampton, New York.
The gathering brought together friends,
supporters and members of the
philanthropic community for an elegant
evening celebrating Southampton’s
history, culture and preservation.
Guests enjoyed cocktails and
conversation while learning more about
the museum’s mission and the forthcoming
summer gala, which will be held on the
grounds of Halsey House, one of the
oldest dwellings in New York state. The
2026 gala will also mark the nation’s
250th anniversary with an evening
featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a
raw bar, live music and support for the
preservation of Southampton’s history.
Jean Shafiroff and the Southampton
History Museum were presented with
Citations from the New York State
Assembly by Jerry Kremer.
Shafiroff, who has long been recognized
for her leadership in philanthropy with
organizations across New York City, the
Hamptons and beyond, welcomed guests and
underscored the importance of supporting
institutions that preserve local
heritage for future generations. The
reception served as a warm lead-in to
the museum’s signature summer benefit
and highlighted the continued connection
between Southampton’s civic history and
its contemporary philanthropic
community.
Notable attendees included: Jean
Shafiroff, Sarah Kautz, fashion
designers Frederick Anderson, Kobi
Halpern, Malan Breton, Victor dE Souza,
Maurizio Mauro and Ron Dyce. Averitt
Buttrey, Mary Slattery, Marc Rosen,
Jerry Kremer, Suzan Kremer, Patrick
McMullan, Marilyn Kirschner, Alex Hamer,
and Margo Langenberg were also in
attendance.
About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist,
humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the
author of the book "Successful
Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What
You Give". Jean works extensively as a
volunteer fundraiser and leader in the
philanthropic world. She serves on the
boards of 8 charitable organizations and
each year chairs upwards of eight to ten
different charity galas. She also
hosts and underwrites many large parties
in her homes for different
non-profits. Among the many causes she
champions are those involved in women’s
rights, rights of underserved
populations, health care, and animal
welfare. In addition to hosting her own
TV show, entitled Successful
Philanthropy, Jean Shafiroff often
appears on TV shows, podcasts and then
in the press about her fashion and
philanthropy. She is an international
leader who strives to motivate people of
all ages and backgrounds to get involved
in the philanthropic process.
Jean Shafiroff serves on the boards of
the French Heritage Society,
Southampton Hospital Foundation, NYC
Mission Society, Couture Council of the
Museum at FIT, New York Women's
Foundation, Casita Maria, Global Strays,
and Southampton Animal Shelter
Foundation Honorary Board. In addition,
she is a member of the Advisory Board of
the Historical Society of Palm Beach
County. A Catholic, Jean served on the
board of the Jewish Board for 28 years
and now is one of their honorary
trustees. Jean Shafiroff has been
honored numerous times by a variety of
charitable organizations for her work
and is regarded Jean as being among the
leading ladies of philanthropy.
For more information, please visit
www.jeanshafiroff.com
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About the Southampton History Museum:
Southampton History Museum is dedicated
to preserving and interpreting the
history of Southampton through historic
sites, collections, exhibitions and
educational programming. The museum
connects residents and visitors with the
stories, architecture and cultural
heritage that have shaped the village
and the East End for generations.
For more information and tickets for the
upcoming gala, please visit
www.southamptonhistory.org
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