In case you missed it or want an encore viewing, Curator Lauren Brincat’s June 5th appearance on the Brooklyn Historical Society’s Bite-Size History lunchtime series is now available online.
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2020 Preservation Awards
Our Preservation Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals, organizations, and projects that demonstrate excellence in historic preservation including stewardship, restoration, adaptive reuse, design, advocacy, and partnership.
Add a Little Long Island History to Your Virtual Home!
Are you, like us, among the 11 million people worldwide virtually escaping to the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch? Now you can add a little bit of Long Island history to your virtual home! We’ve specially recreated the 18th-century painted wall decorations from Preservation Long Island’s own Sherwood-Jayne House.
Preserving the Present: Collecting in the Time of COVID-19
As history unfolds around us, Preservation Long Island seeks to collect objects that tell the diverse stories of Long Islanders living through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Historic LI Places included in the Preservation League of New York State’s “Seven to Save 2020-2021”
Sag Harbor’s SANS community and Elmhurst’s African American Burial Ground are among the Preservation League of New York State’s “Seven to Save 2020-2021”. Thanks to the League for bringing statewide attention to these at-risk historic places on Long Island!
Update from Preservation Long Island Regarding COVID-19
Preservation Long Island’s operations are currently limited to the digital space. Working remotely, our staff will respond to inquiries and service requests during regular business hours. Our website and social media platforms will be updated regularly with digital content and will reflect the most current information about our events, public programs, and historic houses.