Join us for the first public screening of theater artist Malik Work’s short film followed by a discussion with the artist and his collaborators on the project. The event will be moderated by Douglas Jones, Associate Professor of English and Theater Studies at Duke University.
Month: December 2021
Public Premiere! Jupiter Hammon’s An Essay on Slavery Interpreted by Malik Work
Sayville Library Virtual Presentation:
The Jupiter Hammon Project and Joseph Lloyd Manor
February 3, 2022
7:00pm to 8:30pm via Zoom
Lauren Brincat, Preservation Long Island Curator, will discuss the remarkable life and work of one of the first published African American authors, Jupiter Hammon. FREE (registration required)
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.
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!
Virtual Exhibition:
Facing Slavery: Reframing the Lloyd Family Portraits
Explore the interwoven stories of the Lloyd family, the family of Jupiter Hammon, and chattel slavery in what would become the United States.