Sherwood-Jayne Farm is one of 26 participating sites. Visit the Farm by September 30th to upload a selfie and be eligible to win prizes. Visit all 26 designated sites to be entered into drawing for $1776 cash prize!
Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
June 6, 2026
*Country House Benefit at Hayfields House
July 1, 2026
*Exhibition Opening Night Preview Party
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
Events
Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island Exhibition Opening and Preview Party
Wednesday, July 1 at 6:00 PM
Early Access for Members – Register Now!
Join us as we toast the opening of our latest exhibition, Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660-1860. This event is FREE, but registration is required.
Exhibition
Coming Soon! Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860
New Exhibition Opening July 2nd
Organized as part of Preservation Long Island’s 250th anniversary celebrations, this exhibition explores a rich cross-section of Long Island society before the Civil War. Discover how Long Islanders across two centuries made and used furniture to engage with the wider world.
Explore Our Digital Collections Online
Noteworthy
Long Island History Hunt Selfie Challenge
Pre-order the Exhibition Catalog
Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660-1860
Now Available for Pre-Order
Reserve your copy of the catalog for our forthcoming exhibition, Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860 opening on July 2, 2026. Pre-order today and receive 20% off the retail price.
Preservation Long Island 250
Celebrate Long Island’s Role in America’s Founding
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!
Historic Boathouses of the North Shore
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.
Preservation Long Island’s Entire Furniture Collection is Now Online
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.
Read the Latest Edition of Preservation Notes
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.
