East Hampton
Windmills & Lighthouses
East Hampton’s historic windmills and lighthouses are enduring landmarks of a landscape once shaped by agriculture, maritime trade, and life along the Atlantic coast. From mills that served local farms and communities to beacons that guided ships through dangerous waters, explore Sean Mahoney’s writings on these distinctive structures, their history, and the efforts to preserve them for future generations.
Montauk Point Lighthouse
Standing at the easternmost tip of Long Island since 1796, the Montauk Point Lighthouse has guided mariners and witnessed more than two centuries of East Hampton’s maritime history. Explore the story of New York’s oldest lighthouse, from its early role in coastal navigation and wartime service to the preservation efforts protecting this iconic landmark from the relentless Atlantic shoreline.
Gardiner Mill: A Flourishing Legacy in East Hampton's Landscape
Built in the early 19th century, Gardiner Mill recalls an era when wind-powered mills were essential to East Hampton’s agricultural and working landscape. Explore the mill’s architecture, its role in serving the local community, and the preservation efforts that have helped keep this distinctive piece of East Hampton’s heritage standing for generations.