New Historical Marker Unveiled In East Hampton

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EAST HAMPTON, NY — History was celebrated in East Hampton recently.

The Dominy Shops Museum on North Main Street in East Hampton was presented with a historical marker in a dedication ceremony on Monday, May 19.

The marker reads: "Three generations of Dominy family craftsmen made clocks, watch repairs, furniture, mill parts, and other woodwork on this site by 1764 until 1850," ."

The new signage joined several others throughout East Hampton Town that have been sponsored by the Pomeroy Foundation. In addition to the new historical marker, the ceremony celebrated the reinstallation of the American Bicentennial plaque that was placed on the property almost 50 years ago to commemorate the Dominy Shops.

In attendance at the dedication ceremony were Mayor Jerry Larsen, members of the East Hampton Village Board, Historical Society President Debbie Druker and additional members of the Board of Trustees, Town and Village Historian Hugh King, and Dominy Shops Project Director, Bob Hefner.

Founded in 1921, the East Hampton Historical Society’s mission is "to illuminate the past and inspire the community through the preservation and interpretation of East Hampton’s history." To fulfill its mission, the Historical Society preserves and interprets six historic properties, presents an array of exhibits and educational programs, and provides historical perspective on contemporary issues facing the community.