Preservation Long Island has been introducing visitors to Jupiter Hammon, one of America’s first published Black writers, at Joseph Lloyd Manor since the house opened to the public in the 1980s. Hammon’s life and writings offer an exceptionally nuanced view of slavery and freedom on Long Island before and after the American Revolution.
Preservation Long Island’s Preservation Director, Sarah Kautz was recognized for her work with the Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest & Ninevah (SANS) Steering Committee’s efforts to preserve the historically African American vacation community. The Committee’s advocacy culminated in the recent listing of the SANS Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
“This book about the life and work of Elias Pelletreau makes the past come alive.” Read Lita Solis-Cohen’s full review of our latest publication, Elias Pelletreau: Long Island Silversmith and Entrepreneur, 1726-1810.
Sag Harbor’s SANS Historic District is now officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places!
Preservation Long Island would like to thank the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Underwriters of our 2019 Country House Gathering for their generous support of our June 28th annual benefit.
Many thanks to all who made our Annual Benefit on June 28, 2019, a success! The evening included tours of historic Woodside house, a recently restored historic residence, originally designed by Benjamin Wistar Morris.