Just after the start of the Civil War in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln wrote a letter to Fernando Wood, then mayor of New York City, that is part of William K. Vanderbilt II’s extensive archives. To commemorate the Presidents’ Day holiday, the Vanderbilt Museum will display the Lincoln letter, as well as an oil portrait...Read More

When schools break for spring recess, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Education Department offers fun, creative workshops for children in Pre-K and grades 1-3. Advance registration is required for all workshops, and a discount is given for registering early.Read More