By its very nature of being surrounded by water and dotted with ponds, the Hamptons is an ideal place to exhibit “Water/Ways.” The Smithsonian’s traveling show opens at the East Hampton Historical Society’s Clinton Academy on February 29. Learn about man’s connection to water in relation to the environment, culture and history including the East End’s contribution to New York’s 7,600 bodies of water. 151 Main Street, East Hampton; 631.324.6850; easthamptonhistory.org