Join us for Building Detectives: Discovering Cold Spring Harbor Architecture, a fun and engaging family event designed for children ages 6–12 and their caregivers.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 11:00 A.M-12:30 PM
Location: Preservation Long Island Headquarters, 161 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor 11724
Tickets:
- Family Ticket — $25.00
(Includes 1 caregiver and up to two children under age 13) - Member Family Ticket — $20.00
(Includes 1 caregiver and up to two children under age 13) - Additional Child — $5.00 per child
Together with Town Historian Robert Hughes and Preservation Director Tara Cubie, families will explore Cold Spring Harbor through a guided scavenger hunt and hands-on activities that make architectural history come alive.
The event begins with a guided scavenger hunt through Cold Spring Harbor where participants become “building detectives,” searching for architectural clues like gables, cornices, and columns with the help of a specially designed scavenger sheet. As families stroll through the village, they’ll uncover fascinating stories about Cold Spring Harbor’s past and learn to identify key features of historic buildings.
After the hunt, the group returns to Preservation Long Island’s headquarters for creative, family-friendly activities. Kids will get to design and decorate their own building facades using craft materials, inspired by the homes they saw on the walk. They’ll also visit hands-on history station and compare historic and modern maps of Cold Spring Harbor. The event wraps up with a cozy story time and conversation about how places change over time and why preserving historic homes matters.
