Old Whalers' Church

Old Whalers' Church We are a welcoming congregation and we look forward to meeting you! Please join us for worship at 10

Time is running out to view Old Whalers’ exhibit linking church founders to the Revolution and particularly to the Battl...
09/04/2026

Time is running out to view Old Whalers’ exhibit linking church founders to the Revolution and particularly to the Battle of Sag Harbor. It will be open for viewing this Saturday, September 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and—for the last time this season—on Saturday, September 19, 11 to 3.

Old Whalers' Church was established in 1766 by five community leaders who became Patriots in the Revolution, and re-established as an American church after the war. In 1777, a British fort adjacent to the present church building (built 1844) was attacked in Meigs Raid, with the loss of six British, 90 taken prisoner and no loss to the Patriots. An ongoing exhibit links the church and raid, whose success was “unmatched" in the rest of the war. The British fort was located at the crest of the hill in the cemetery now known as the Old Burying Ground in Sag Harbor.

This Saturday, September 6, and Saturday, September 19, Old Whalers’ comprehensive illustrated exhibit—part of the 250th LI Suffolk County celebration—linking church founders (some buried in the cemetery) to the American Revolution will be open on the lower level of the church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Docents will be present to answer questions. Enter via the front doors or those on the cemetery side (fewer steps). The church, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 44 Union Street in Sag Harbor. The sanctuary, with its restored trompe l’oeil mural and historic organ, will also be open for viewing, and a greeter at the front door will be glad to talk to you about them and the unusual architecture of the building façade.@

Be sure to bring your Suffolk 250th Passport Book to be stamped as a memento of your visit. Don’t have your Passport Book yet? Go to www.suffolk250.org for a link to purchase or download (free) a copy.

The exhibit “Old Whalers’ Founders in the American Revolution,” particularly relating to the Battle of Sag Harbor, will ...
08/21/2026

The exhibit “Old Whalers’ Founders in the American Revolution,” particularly relating to the Battle of Sag Harbor, will be OPEN TOMORROW, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. 44 Union Street, Sag Harbor. Sponsored by the the Historical Committee of Old Whalers’ Church.
Old Whalers' Church was established in 1766 by five community leaders who became Patriots in the Revolution, and re-established as an American church after the war. In 1777, a British fort adjacent to the present church building (built 1844) was attacked in Meigs Raid, with the loss of six British, 90 taken prisoner and no loss to the Patriots. An ongoing exhibit links the church and raid, whose success was “unmatched" in the rest of the war. The British fort was located at the crest of the hill in the cemetery now known as the Old Burying Ground in Sag Harbor.

ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, Old Whalers’ comprehensive illustrated exhibit—part of the 250th LI Suffolk County celebration—linking church founders (some buried in the cemetery) to the American Revolution will be open on the lower level of the church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Docents will be present to answer questions. Enter via the front doors or those on the cemetery side (fewer steps). The church, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 44 Union Street in Sag Harbor. The sanctuary, with its restored trompe l’oeil mural and historic organ, will also be open for viewing.

Be sure to bring your Suffolk 250th Passport Book to be stamped as a memento of your visit. Don’t have your Passport Book yet? Go to www.suffolk250.org for a link to purchase or download (free) a copy.

Nothing’s going to rain on this parade! The HooDoo Loungers will play inside the church if things are too wet outside. D...
08/21/2026

Nothing’s going to rain on this parade! The HooDoo Loungers will play inside the church if things are too wet outside. Dancing in the aisles has been known to happen! Today at 6 p.m., 44 Union Street, Sag Harbor.

Come join the fun at a benefit for Old Whalers’ Church. Thank you, HooDoo Loungers!
08/20/2026

Come join the fun at a benefit for Old Whalers’ Church. Thank you, HooDoo Loungers!

08/15/2026

This Sunday, August 16, Rev. Dr. Holly Haile Thompson, a longtime friend of Old Whalers’, will lead the 10 a.m. worship service, including offering Communion and presiding over the baptism of her grandchild. All are welcome to attend what will surely be a very special worship experience. 44 Union Street, Sag Harbor.

Have you ever held a seashell to your ear to hear the sound of the sea? On Sunday, August 9, the next sermon in the summ...
08/08/2026

Have you ever held a seashell to your ear to hear the sound of the sea? On Sunday, August 9, the next sermon in the summer series offered by Rev. Nancy Remkus reminds us what a wonderful place the beach is for slowing down and listening for something beyond the noise of our daily lives. This week’s musical guest is Singer-Songwriter Klyph Black. All are welcome this and every week. 10 a.m., 44 Union Street.

The Presbytery of Long Island invites all who are interested to view the short documentary “Jesus Was a Migrant” on Zoom...
07/22/2026

The Presbytery of Long Island invites all who are interested to view the short documentary “Jesus Was a Migrant” on Zoom this Sunday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. The film will be followed by a discussion about the intersection of our faith and immigration moderated by author and historian Dr. Jamar Tisby. The event is free, but registration is required.

All are welcome on Sunday, July 19–and every Sunday—for the worship service 10 a.m. This summer’s sermon series will be ...
07/18/2026

All are welcome on Sunday, July 19–and every Sunday—for the worship service 10 a.m. This summer’s sermon series will be delivered by Rev. Nancy Remkus, with special musical guests on most Sundays. This week’s guest will be Brad Beyer at the piano.
Old Whalers’ is located at 44 Union Street in Sag Harbor. We look forward to seeing you!

Sunday, July 5, will see the beginning of a summer-themed sermon series and visits by special musical guests almost ever...
07/04/2026

Sunday, July 5, will see the beginning of a summer-themed sermon series and visits by special musical guests almost every week. Tomorrow’s sermon, “The Light We Live By,” addresses sources all around us that bring us light in times of darkness. Rev. Nancy Remkus preaching. Inda Eaton will the musical guest.

Following the 10 a.m. worship service, all are welcome to stay for hot dogs fresh off the grill, salads, dessert, coffee, juice and fellowship—lunch on the lawn, weather permitting, otherwise in the social hall on the lower level of the building.

Old Whalers’ Church is a National Historic Landmark located at 44 Union Street in Sag Harbor, NY.

Old Whalers' Church was established in 1766 by five community leaders who became Patriots in the Revolution, and re-esta...
06/30/2026

Old Whalers' Church was established in 1766 by five community leaders who became Patriots in the Revolution, and re-established as an American church after the war. In 1777, a British fort adjacent to the present church building (built 1844) was attacked in Meigs Raid, with the loss of six British, 90 taken prisoner and no loss to the Patriots. An ongoing exhibit links the church and raid, whose success was “unmatched" in the rest of the war. The British fort was located at the crest of the hill in the cemetery now known as the Old Burying Ground in Sag Harbor.

ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH, Old Whalers’ comprehensive illustrated exhibit—part of the 250th LI Suffolk County celebration—linking church founders (some buried in the cemetery) to the American Revolution will be open on the lower level of the church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Docents will be present to answer questions. Enter via the front doors or those on the cemetery side (fewer steps). The church, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 44 Union Street in Sag Harbor. The sanctuary, with its restored trompe l’oeil mural and historic organ, will also be open for viewing.

Be sure to bring your Suffolk 250th Passport Book to be stamped as a memento of your visit. Don’t have your Passport Book yet? Go to www.suffolk250.org for a link to purchase or download (free) a copy.

Address

44 Union Street
Sag Harbor, NY
11963

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

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+16317250894

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