The Shelter Island History Museum is presenting the “Generations of Shelter Island Impressionists” exhibition, which showcases the paintings of celebrated artists Henry Cooke White, Nelson Cooke White, and Nelson H. White. It runs through October 11, 2025. While there is no charge for admission, donations are welcome.
For over a century, the White family has found respite and inspiration along the shores of West Neck Creek on Shelter Island, New York. In 2022, the family sold 20 acres of this undeveloped land to the island’s Community Preservation Fund—a testament to their passion for historic and natural preservation.
Sponsored by the Menantic Peninsula Association, Nelson H. White, and James Murphy, this exhibit celebrates the family’s remarkable journey to Shelter Island and their dedication to the preservation of its natural beauty, as well as their immeasurable contributions to the art world.
For more details, please visit www.shelterislandhistorical.org.
About the Museum:
The Shelter Island History Museum collects and preserves the artifacts, records and stories that define the island’s unique history.
We welcome and connect our community by exploring our shared history through exhibits, research, educational programs and performances.
