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The Life of a 19th Century Sag Harbor Woman

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The Sag Harbor Historical Museum opens Sag Harbor Summers 1882-1907,” on May 18. The show explores the life of Annie Cooper Boyd through clothing of the period and her writings. COURTESY SAG HARBOR HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Sag Harbor Historical Museum opens Sag Harbor Summers 1882-1907,” on May 18. The show explores the life of Annie Cooper Boyd through clothing of the period and her writings. COURTESY SAG HARBOR HISTORICAL MUSEUM

authorStaff Writer on May 9, 2024

The Sag Harbor Historical Museum opens a new exhibit on Saturday, May 18, at 4 p.m. Titled “Sag Harbor Summers 1882-1907,” the exhibit reveals details about the life of a 19th century Sag Harbor woman told through the clothing of the period and her writings.

That woman was Annie Cooper Boyd, a lifelong resident of Sag Harbor, an artist and a prolific diarist throughout her life. Raised in the house next door, Annie raised her family in the sweet cottage that today is home to the museum, now known locally as the Annie Cooper Boyd House.

This year’s exhibit has been co-curated by costume designer Mary Jane Marcasiano and writer and editor Alex McNear. Together, they spent the winter getting to know Annie, through her diaries, artwork, photos and clothing. They have created a unique exhibit sharing what they learned about this fascinating woman and offering visitors a glimpse into a woman’s life on the East End between 1882 and 1907. The exhibit encompasses activities that Annie loved and that Sag Harborites still enjoy today.

The Sag Harbor Historical Museum is at 174 Main Street in Sag Harbor. For details, visit sagharborhistorical.org.

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