Despite being a relatively small landmark, the Conscience Point Historic Site commemorates one of the most important events in the history of the United States as it chronicles the arrival of the first British Settlers in New York. The settlers arrived on the harbor in June of 1640 and lived in the area alongside the Shinnecock Indians who had called the area home for centuries before the arrival of the English. Today, Conscience Point is owned and maintained by the Southampton Historical Museum. Get to know more about the Shinnecock People after visiting the historic site and be sure to see the commemorative plaque that marks the spot wherein the colonists arrived from Lynn, Massachusetts.

1640 Conscience Point Road, Southampton, New York 11968, Phone: 631-283-2494

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