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Achenbach, a Veteran Volunteer, Takes Helm as First Executive Director of Sag Harbor Historical Museum

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Nancy Achenbach, who served two terms as president of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum, was recently appointed executive director. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Nancy Achenbach, who served two terms as president of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum, was recently appointed executive director. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

authorStephen J. Kotz on Aug 27, 2024
Nancy French Achenbach, who recently served two three-year terms as president of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum, has been appointed the organization’s first executive director. The museum’s board of directors... more

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