April 25, 2026
*Long Island 250th Tour – Divided Loyalties: Sherwood-Jayne in the American Revolution
May 12, 2026
*Historic Preservation Workshop: Selling and Renovating Historic Houses on Long Island
May 23, 2026
*Long Island 250th Special Event: Colonial Demonstrations on Custom House Lawn
June 6, 2026, 6PM to 8PM
*Preservation Long Island’s Annual Country House Benefit – Sponsorship packages available now!
Exhibition Opening July 2, 2026
*Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860
The American Revolution had far-reaching effects on the Setauket community, and the Jayne family felt those impacts deeply. This special tour of Sherwood-Jayne Farm will explore the Loyalist experience on Long Island. Registration required.
Join us for colonial demonstrations on the Custom House Lawn during Meigs Weekend, a living history event at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum commemeorating the village’s role in the American Revolution and the 250th anniversary of the United States. FREE
We are currently seeking a full-time museum or education professional to develop and implement education and engagement initiatives on behalf of the organization. Apply today for the opportunity to bring Long Island’s history and heritage to life in creative, engaging, and meaningful ways.
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.
New Exhibition Opening July 2nd
Organized as part of Preservation Long Island’s 250th anniversary celebrations, Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1880 will look at how Long Islanders across two centuries made and used furniture to engage with the wider world.
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.
