A exciting exhibit came to Southampton New York; it included the artwork of the cartoonist Charles Adams and an array of cartoons, including his work with The Adams Family. Such eclectic exhibits are a common occurrence in Southampton.

Southampton New York is home to an abundance of culture. Art exhibits and art galleries are part of the community. Group shows and showcases of art can be found at galleries, which change exhibits monthly. Photographs and landscapes are popular here as well. A high end event is an art fair with international artists, happening annually. In addition to all the galleries and art center, there is a historical society that highlights periods of time in the Hamptons, such as the Roaring Twenties.

History is part of the village of Southampton New York, as it was founded in 1640, when settlers from Massachusetts established their home in the town. Its population grew as within a few years, more families had settled there. The area was originally populated by the Shinnecock Indian Nation.

The performing arts are alive and well in Southampton; live theater can be found in the town as well as nearby in other parts of the Hamptons. Several radio stations broadcast from Southampton as well.

With beach as one of its foremost attractions, Southampton New York has much more to do besides gaze at the Atlantic and go for a swim. Several homes here are on the National Register of Historic Places. There is the Beach Road Historic District and Balcastle. Other unique historic sites are in nearby villages, such as a windmill, duck-like building, churches and several homes.

Traveling to or living in Southampton New York provides culture and recreation as well as scenic ocean views from the southern edge of Long Island. It presents a tranquil and breathless escape from the excitement of New York City and is a world of its own, with its dune-covered beaches and abundance of art.