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
October 3, 2026
*Culper Spy Day 2026
October 17 and 18, 2026
*A Weekend Honoring Poet Jupiter Hammon
October 24, 2026
*Special Curator Tour: Wood and Water Exhibition
November 4, 2026
Curator Tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art American Wing for PLI Members
November 14, 2026 (date changed from September 26)
*Tour of Dominy Furniture Workshops
November 21, 2026
*Cross Sound Craft: Historic Furniture Making Experience
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
William Jayne “Big Bill the Tory” returns to Sherwood-Jayne House. Stop by and learn the other side of the story about George Washington’s band of spies. Space is limited. Register for a Culper Spy Day tour today!
Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18
11am to 2pm
Join us at Joseph Lloyd Manor for special weekend tours and programs as we reflect on the life and work of Jupiter Hammon (ca. 1711-c.1806), a prolific writer, poet, and preacher who was enslaved by the Lloyd family. Advance registration recommended.
Joseph Lloyd Manor, Sherwood-Jayne Farm and Custom House are open for seasonal tours through mid-October. The Old Methodist Church houses our Exhibition Gallery. Check the Tour page for House and Exhibition Gallery opening hours. Reservations for house tours are recommended and can be scheduled in advance online.
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!
Now Available for Pre-Order
Reserve your copy of the special catalog for our current exhibition, Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860. Pre-order today and receive 20% off the retail price.
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.
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.
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of a portrait by Sag Harbor artist, Orlando Hand Bears (1811–1851). Ephraim Niles Byram, was a prominent figure in the history of Sag Harbor and greater Long Island. The oil on canvas, painted in 1834, will be added to our permanent collection.
