Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 6, 2021 for our Celebration of Modernism Restored insider tour and cocktail party at Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Center! Check out photos of guests enjoying the iconic 1962 venue!
Events
Public Premiere! Jupiter Hammon’s An Essay on Slavery Interpreted by Malik Work
February 9, 2022
Join us via Zoom for the first public screening of theater artist Malik Work’s interpretation of Jupiter Hammon’s An Essay on Slavery, followed by a discussion with the artist and Douglas Jones, Jr., Associate Professor of English & Theater Studies at Duke University.
News
Two Preservation Long Island Projects Selected for Greater Hudson Heritage Network Digital Showcase
Two of our original digital programs were selected to be featured in the Greater Hudson Heritage Network Digital Showcase that highlights and celebrates virtual programs and projects from across New York State!
News
UPDATE! Belgrave Motors Local Landmark Designation
Local voices matter! The Village Landmarks Preservation Commission met on January 4th to consider local landmark designation for the site. But Belgrave Motors is not yet an official village landmark! Stay tuned for landmark hearing date.
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Noteworthy
Celebration of Modernism Restored
Gallery Visited by Special Guests for Holiday Event!
A few holiday visitors stopped by our gallery to view our exhibition during festivities hosted by the Cold Spring Harbor Village Main Street Association!
Works of Poet Jupiter Hammon Featured at Grolier Club
We recently spent a memorable evening at the Grolier Club sharing Jupiter Hammon’s story. Professor Douglas A. Jones, Jr., and our curator, Lauren Brincat, explored the context of Jupiter’s life and writings and reflected on the challenges that modern-day readers have when interpreting his words. View lecture online! ⠀
UPDATE! Endangered Historic Places 2021: Peter Crippen House
We have good news to report on the Peter Crippen house, one of our 2021 Endangered Historic Places, a rapidly deteriorating property owned by Huntington Town with strong ties to Long Island’s early colonial development and African American history.
GothamEd Online Course Discount
Interested in New York City history? The Gotham Center is now offering Preservation Long Island members a special 10% discount on their excellent GothamEd online courses!
Congratulations to Our Apple Pie Contest Winners!
In partnership with Brookhaven Township, Preservation Long Island hosted its annual Apple Pie Contest at this year’s Longwood Fair. Bakers donned their aprons and submitted their finest pies to be judged by our expert panel.