Preservation Long Island’s inaugural Huyler C. Held Award for excellence in the publication of Long Island history, architecture, and the decorative arts was presented to Caroline Rob Zaleski for Long Island Modernism: 1930-1980 at our 2013 Winter Benefit.
Read today's article in Newsday highlighting our event celebrating Black Poetry Day and Jupiter Hammon's birthday this Saturday at Joseph Lloyd Manor! This is a FREE event featuring a talk and poetry from author David Mills, self-guided tours of the historic house, and refreshments in the garden. Visit our website to learn more and register in advance: https://preservationlongisland.org/jupiter-hammons…
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Jupiter Hammon, early African American poet, to be celebrated at Joseph Lloyd Manor
In honor of Hammon's 313th birthday, his poem "An Essay on Slavery" will be read at Joseph Lloyd Manor in Lloyd's Neck, where he lived as an enslaved man.- likes 13
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Celebrate Black Poetry Day with us this Saturday at Joseph Lloyd Manor! 🎉
The weather is looking great, come enjoy poetry and snacks in the garden and free self-guided tours of the historic house!
📍 Location: Joseph Lloyd Manor (Lloyd Harbor)
📅 Date: Saturday, October 19th
🕒 Time: Historic house opens at 2:00 PM, Poetry and talk by David Mills at 2:30 PM
This is a FREE EVENT presented by Preservation Long Island and the Town of Huntington African American Historic Designation Council. Swipe through to see pictures of past Jupiter Hammon birthday celebrations. Click the link below to register: https://preservationlongisland.org/jupiter-hammons…
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