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Sag Harbor · History

Custom House

This circa-1770 house interprets the domestic life and federal work of customs collector Henry Packer Dering.

THE EDITORIAL BRIEF

Know why it belongs in the day.

Choose one substantial activity and leave room for a nearby meal or shoreline stop.

Town
Sag Harbor
Category
History
Source reviewed
August 2026 · Official source ↗

BEST FOR

Early American life

BEFORE YOU BUILD AROUND IT

Three useful planning notes

01

Confirm first

Confirm admission, operating hours, advance-booking requirements and weather policies with the venue.

02

Time it well

Allow extra time around scheduled programs and seasonal traffic.

03

Keep it local

Choose one substantial activity and leave room for a nearby meal or shoreline stop.

MAKE A DAY OF IT

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