Guest blogger Katherine Tarascio, a Franklin Square resident and independent scholar, explains why the Franklin Theater (aka Bow Tie Franklin Square Cinemas) is worthy of town landmark designation.
Upcoming Events
Preservation in Progress Tour: The William Miller House, Miller Place
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The William Miller House in Miller Place turns 300 years old next year! Join us to celebrate early with a behind-the-scenes tour of the structure’s newly restored historic windows.
Upcoming Events
Preservation in Progress Tour: Westbury House Cornice and Roof Restoration
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Witness historic preservation atop of Westbury House! Join us for a “scaffold tour” of cornice & roof restoration at Old Westbury Gardens.
Upcoming Events
Curator’s Gallery Talk:
FACING THE FACTS: Tall Tales From Historic Houses
November 16, 2019 at 2PM
Join curator Lauren Brincat on November 16th for a special guided tour of our current exhibition that explores why misconceptions about early American life refuse to disappear from our collective understanding of the past.
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Noteworthy
Long Island Apple Festival! September 29, 2019
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
This year’s 30th Long Island Apple Festival is a historic experience for all families to enjoy!
Elias Pelletreau Book Featured in Maine Antique Digest August Issue
“This book about the life and work of Elias Pelletreau makes the past come alive.” Read Lita Solis-Cohen’s full review of our latest publication, Elias Pelletreau: Long Island Silversmith and Entrepreneur, 1726-1810.
SANS update:
Sag Harbor’s SANS Historic District is now officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places!
Thank You 2019 Annual Benefit Underwriters!
Preservation Long Island would like to thank the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Underwriters of our 2019 Country House Gathering for their generous support of our June 28th annual benefit.
2019 Country House Gathering to Benefit Preservation Long Island at Woodside
Many thanks to all who made our Annual Benefit on June 28, 2019, a success! The evening included tours of historic Woodside house, a recently restored historic residence, originally designed by Benjamin Wistar Morris.