Preservation Long Island and the Caribbean American Poetry Association are thrilled to invite students in grades 6-12 across Long Island to share original poems as part of our 2025 Juneteenth Poetry Celebration in honor of Jupiter Hammon (1711-c. 1806), recognized as the first published Black American poet. Poems must be submitted in advance.
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Juneteenth Student Poetry
Portrait of Ephraim Niles Byram (1809-1881) Acquired for Preservation Long Island’s Collection
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.
Art of Edward Lange Book Featured in The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust
We are pleased to share a recent article by Lauren Brincat, Preservation Long Island’s Chief Curator and Director of Collections, and former curatorial fellow Peter Fedoryk, featured in the Winter 2024-25 issue of the magazine.
Hundreds of Historic Documents from Our Archives Now Part of East Hampton Library’s Digital Collection
We are excited to announce that hundreds of items from our archives, spanning three centuries of Long Island history, are now fully accessible to the public through East Hampton Library’s Digital Long Island Collection, a searchable online database.
2024 Preservation Awards Celebration Highlights
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Thank you to all who made our 2024 Preservation Awards ceremony a truly celebratory evening! We are pleased to share highlights from this year’s event held on January 25, 2025 at our headquarters gallery.
2024 Preservation Awards
We are pleased to announce the 2024 Awards for Preservation Excellence on Long Island! Awardees from Setauket, Mattituck, Sag Harbor, Fort Salonga, and Garden City are recognized for excellence in historic preservation. Save the date for the awards celebration on January 25, 2025!