Bridgehampton records its start in 1656 when Josiah Stanborough, an original settler of Southampton, built a house in Sagg, today known as Sagaponack. Soon after the first settlers moved in, a bridge was erected over Sagg Pond, to the west. They named the lane that crossed the small causeway Bridge Street, which is probably the inspiration behind the hamlet's future name: Bridge Hampton, which was later bridged to form one word. The soil in Bridgehampton was rich enough for farming after the original industry of the area, whaling died down. After the Revolution the community suffered under occupation from 1776, and many fled to Connecticut. Bridgehampton was known as the summer place to be and be seen as early as the late 1800s. Woodrow Wilson was there in 1898, vacationing with his family. Today, Peter Jennings and other modern-day celebrities have homes in Bridgehampton. Hero to baseball fans, Carl Yastrzemski is from Bridgehampton. With such well known faces and house hold names its no wonder real estate is booming.

Needless to say Bridgehampton is steeped in history and has several historical sites. Beebe Windmill one of the eleven remaining in the east end of Long Island is a National Historic site. It was moved from its original location in Sag Harbor in 1837. The Founders' Monument, commemorating the history of Bridgehampton, was unveiled July 4, 1910 as part of the 250th anniversary celebration. The monument marks the anniversary and honors the descendents of Bridgehampton residents who died in the Revolutionary War, Civil War and War of 1812. Later inscriptions were made denoting soldiers who served in the subsequent wars. Corwith House, built in 1840 is listed on the NY Register of Historic Places and operates as the headquarters and museum of the Bridgehampton Historical Society. The exhibits in the house chronicle the life of Bridgehampton and its surroundings, from their humble beginnings as a Long Island hamlet to their emergence as a resort area. The museum's holdings include historical paintings, letters, photographs, and artifacts.

Cabaret and dining is alive and well in the Hamptons at Bridges. Bridges offers diners entertainment just about every night and a packed house for their Sunday Gospel Brunch. New American fare and continental fusion cuisine is their USP. Five Spice Trout with Asian Noodles, Chicken Scaloppini and Tuna Filet Mignon with peanut Schezchuan sauce are but three of their specialties. The delicious desserts such as macadamia pecan pie, ricotta cream cake, triple chocolate ganache and flan are all made in house. Another popular restaurant is 95 School Street that serves regional cuisine and highlights the food and wines of the East End of Long Island. Try the local Iacono Pan Roasted Chicken, a signature dish. Other popular dishes include Whole Roasted Striped Bass with baby artichokes, sun dried tomato and lentils, Seared Tuna dusted with cumin, coriander and fennel seed served with polenta and asparagus and Grilled Atlantic Salmon with corn and tomato relish. Small wonder then, that this lovely town is such a hot favorite with the rich and famous.