WELCOME TO THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM ~ FOUNDED IN 1960
Named in honor of a man who devoted his entire life to the civic and business affairs of Fishers Island.
The mission of The Henry L. Ferguson Museum is the collection, preservation and exhibition of items of Prehistory, History and Natural History of Fishers Island and, through its Land Trust, the preservation in perpetuity of undeveloped property in its natural state. It is organized for the education and enjoyment of the Island’s community and visitors and for the protection of habitat for the Island’s flora and fauna.
Museum Programs & Activities
In addition to maintaining its extensive collections, the H.L. Ferguson Museum offers annual exhibits, talks, children’s programs and nature trails.
The Museum will open its doors with regular visiting hours beginning June 26, 2022.
The most recent CDC COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed. Any restrictions on the number of people allowed inside at a given time will be posted. For special appointments before June 26th, please contact Pierce Rafferty, HLFM Director, at the Museum’s landline, 631-788-7239, or fimuseum@fishersisland.net.
The Sketchbooks of Charlie Ferguson
The 2023 Annual Exhibitions are on display at the museum. Later this year an expanded version of the Annual Exhibition and the two special exhibitions can be viewed virtually on this website.
Illustrated Talks
The 2023 summer series begins, Sunday, July 9 with Museum Director Pierce Rafferty’s illustrated talk The Wreck of the Steamer Atlantic, that chronicles the dramatic story of Fishers Island’s most deadly and consequential shipwreck.
Children’s Programs at the Museum
The Museum partners with local educators from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut to offer family program for ages 5 and up. Through hands-on science based activities, children learn about the natural environment on Fishers Island.
Treasure Pond Trail in Charles B. Ferguson Wildlife Sanctuary.
HLFM Nature Trails
Thursdays in July and August nature walks are led by board member Terry McNamara, an educator with decades of experience teaching science and the natural sciences at the high school level. Trail Guides are available for islanders who wish to take self-guided hikes.
Meet Our Board President & Our Staff
Working together to support the mission of the Museum.
