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New Director Takes Helm of Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum

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Jaime Karbowiak has taken over as the new director of the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Jaime Karbowiak has taken over as the new director of the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

authorStephen J. Kotz on Nov 4, 2025
The new executive director of the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum, Jaime Karbowiak, has the daunting task of retaining the museum’s feel as an eclectic, small-town attraction while steering... more

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