Inaugural Greater East Hampton Chamber James Lane Street Fair To Join East Hampton Historical Society’s America 250 History Festival
The Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the inaugural James Lane Street Fair, taking place Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in collaboration with the East Hampton Historical Society’s Semiquincentennial History Festival.
Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the History Festival will take place on the grounds of historic Mulford Farm (10 James Lane, East Hampton), bringing the past to life with colonial demonstrations, historical reenactors, performances and live music.
Extending the festivities along James Lane, the new James Lane Street Fair will showcase local businesses and feature food trucks, beer and wine tastings, and activities for the whole family. Together, the two events will offer a festive day celebrating East Hampton’s history, local businesses and community.
About Mulford Farm
Mulford Farm provides a particularly meaningful setting for the celebration. The property recently underwent a comprehensive restoration highlighting its Revolutionary War-era appearance, with the exterior and interior layout remaining largely unchanged from how they would have appeared in 1776. Restoring the house to its 1770s appearance allows visitors to gain a deeper understanding of daily life in East Hampton during the American Revolution, including the essential role enslaved people of color played in sustaining the household during the British occupation.
