June 6, 2026
*Country House Benefit at Hayfields House
July 1, 2026
*Exhibition Opening Night Preview Party
Exhibition: July 2, 2026 – November 22, 2026
*Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860
Historic Houses Open for Seasonal Tours through Mid-October
*Tour Preservation Long Island’s Historic Houses
Wednesday, July 1 at 6:00 PM
Join us as we toast the opening of our latest exhibition, Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660-1860. This event is FREE, but registration is required.
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.
We are currently seeking part-time, seasonal Museum Attendants to join our team at the Custom House in Sag Harbor. If you are passionate about the history of Long Island and New York, American material culture, and architectural preservation, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
Sherwood-Jayne Farm is one of 26 participating sites. Visit the Farm by September 30th to upload a selfie and be eligible to win prizes. Visit all 26 designated sites to be entered into drawing for $1776 cash prize!
Now Available for Pre-Order
Reserve your copy of the catalog for our forthcoming exhibition, Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860 opening on July 2, 2026. Pre-order today and receive 20% off the retail price.
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!
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.
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.
