Join us in commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with activities, programs, and tours across our four historic properties. Check out our Long Island 250th Calendar for the full schedule of events!
Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
May 23, 2026
*Long Island 250th Special Event: Colonial Demonstrations on Custom House Lawn
June 6, 2026
*Country House Benefit at Hayfields House
Exhibition Opening July 2, 2026
*Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860
Events
Long Island 250th Special Event:
Colonial Demonstrations
Custom House Lawn
May 23, 2026
Join us for colonial demonstrations on the Custom House Lawn during Meigs Weekend, a public history event commemorating the village’s role in the American Revolution and the 250th anniversary of the United States. FREE
Events
Country House Benefit at HAYFIELDS HOUSE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Sponsorship and Ticket Sales Now Open
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6:00-8:00 PM
This year, our Country House Benefit will be held at Hayfields House, a private residence designed by architect Bradley Delehanty in 1926. Sponsorship packages and tickets are available now for purchase online.
Explore Our Digital Collections Online
Noteworthy
Preservation Long Island 250
Historic Boathouses of the North Shore
In this blog, Tara Cubie, Preservation Director, examines the role private boathouses as anchors to the vibrant maritime culture of Long Island’s North Shore.
Coming Soon! Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860
New Exhibition Opening July 2nd
Organized as part of Preservation Long Island’s 250th anniversary celebrations, this exhibition explores a rich cross-section of Long Island society before the Civil War. Discover how Long Islanders across two centuries made and used furniture to engage with the wider world.
Preservation Long Island’s Entire Furniture Collection is Now Online
Thanks to a digitization grant from the Long Island Libraries Resources Council, we cataloged and photographed over 230 pieces of furniture across our historic properties. The full collection is now free to explore online.
Read the Latest Edition of Preservation Notes
This issue spotlights the inns and taverns of Revolutionary Long Island along with a feature on tall ships and the Bicentennial. Tall ships will once again grace Long Island’s waters for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Updates on local preservation efforts and recent local National Register listings are also included in this latest edition.
2025 Annual Appeal and Year at a Glance
We are pleased to share a message from our Executive Director, Jackie Powers, with highlights from our 2025 program year. We invite you to contribute to our 2025 Annual Appeal and join us for a full calendar of programs and events in the coming year!
