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Sag Harbor was settled sometime between 1707 and 1730, as a major port and whaling village, earning a mention in the book Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. International ships and the whaling industry began in East Hampton, but its port was too shallow and Sag Harbor quickly replaced it. Sag Harbor was the first designated Point Of Entry for customs in New York, and at one time had more vessels engaged in commerce than New York City. The whaling business collapsed in the late 1840s with the discovery of coal oil. Sag Harbor then became an industry town, the last of which was the Bulova Watchcase Factory, which closed in 1981. Today, as you stroll down the quaint narrow streets, you will see Greek revival mansions, old Victorians, charming capes, and authentic saltboxes. Sag Harbor was home to author John Steinbeck from 1955 until his death in 1968. It has been a gathering place for writers and artists, many of whom frequent the American Hotel on Main Street, and participate in productions at The Bay Street Theater, located on the harbor.
