Sag Harbor has always been its own entity in the Hamptons. It's the only village in which part of the geography is in East Hampton Town (about 2/5) and the other half in Southampton Town (the other 3/5), and yet it's only two square miles in size.
Originally known as Sagaponack Harbor or the Harbor of Sagg, its settlement began in 1707 before witnessing its first Bill of Lading in 1730. Since then the village has experienced layer-upon-layer of history from its thriving whaling industry to being the first village east of Brooklyn to have gaslights (back in 1859) as well as home to the first Fire Department in New York established by Chapter 58 of the Laws of New York in 1803.
Amidst a long list of commemorating events this year, the village is celebrating this weekend with its annual Harborfest.
Be it alone, with the fam, with a significant other, or a group of buddies, a Sag Harbor experience is one you should not miss, especially considering its history.
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