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Learn how people lived at the turn of the century, living from the land and sea in Wainscott. Vintage pictures and a historical talk will take you back to what life was like in this farming community over one hundred years ago. Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10:00-11:00
REMEMBERING THE PAST
Historical Talks
From time to time, the Wainscott Sewing Society hosts Historical talks in the summer at the Chapel. Remembering Wainscott’s Past, its inhabitants, and farming, fishing and whaling legacy. Digging into the beginning of the Georgia Settlement, and the arrival of summer boarders. Keep an eye on our events page to learn more.
Living From the Land: Wainscott Farming 1875-1900 and Influenza 1918 in East Hampton and Turn of the Century Tales from “Wainscott Dumplings” are available for viewing, courtesy of LTV, by clicking on the image.
East Hampton Historical Society Winter Lecture Series: Tales from “Wainscott Dunplings” by Alice E. Hand (1879-1968) Hilary Osborn Malecki, presenter, April 30, 2021
Wainscott was not immune from the Flu Epidemic of 1918. Click on image to view.
During the 100th Anniversary of the Great War, the Stories of the 11 residents of Wainscott who served in World War One
Wainscott’s history is full of great stories, the interesting and the unusual.
The History of Wainscott’s First Families
