Images of Amelia Cottage Museum
This museum is closed permanently.
Amelia Cottage Museum and its collection
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The Amelia Cottage Museum, also known as Miss Amelia's Cottage & Roy Lester Carriage House, is a significant historical site located on Montauk Highway in Amagansett, New York. Operated by the Amagansett Historical Association, the museum offers a glimpse into family life in Amagansett spanning three centuries.
Historical Significance of the Building
The Amelia Cottage Museum is housed in a building that was originally constructed in 1725 for Catherine Schellinger. The house was later moved to its current location in 1794. This historical movement adds to the rich history of the museum and the area.
Recognition of the Museum
In 1994, the Amelia Cottage Museum was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This recognition underscores the museum's importance as a historical site and its contribution to the preservation of local history.
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