September 15th is Culper Spy Day and Preservation Long Island is jumping into the action by opening the Sherwood-Jayne House (ca. 1730) in East Setauket for tours, cider, and donuts. But, Patriots beware! Loyalist William “Big Bill” Jayne II (1732–1802) will be prowling the premises. This is the 4th year that organizations […]
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2018 Country House Gathering at Highwood
Many thanks to all who made our Annual Benefit on June 29, 2018 a success! Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music in a beautiful garden setting. The evening included tours of Highwood house and gardens.
Thank You 2018 Annual Benefit Underwriters!
Preservation Long Island would like to thank the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Underwriters of our 2018 Country House Gathering for their generous support of our annual benefit.
Revitalization + Preservation in Port Jeff Station?
As two historic buildings face demolition on Main Street in Port Jefferson Station, the Comsewogue Historical Society calls for combining historic preservation and revitalization in a recent article for The Port Times Record.
New Preservation Efforts at Nassau County’s 1939 Courthouse
We’re excited to support this new preservation initiative at one of Long Island’s great Art Deco gems!
Preserving the Homan-Gerard House: A Sixty-Year Journey
Preservation Long Island’s archive of 1960s photos and research materials is informing restoration work at the Homan-Gerard House.