Thanks to a digitization grant from the Long Island Libraries Resources Council, we cataloged and photographed over 230 pieces of furniture across our historic properties. The full collection is now free to explore online.
Noteworthy
Read the Latest Edition of Preservation Notes
This issue spotlights the inns and taverns of Revolutionary Long Island along with a feature on tall ships and the Bicentennial. Tall ships will once again grace Long Island’s waters for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Updates on local preservation efforts and recent local National Register listings are also included in this latest edition.
The Lives Behind Long Island Furniture
Steven Baltsas, our Peggy N. Gerry Curatorial Fellow, who will be with us through 2027, reflects on his first six months of the Long Island Furniture Project, which aims to increase knowledge of and accessibility to furniture made on Long Island, ca. 1660–1860.
From Silence to Story:
Researching the Enslaved Community of Joseph Lloyd Manor
We are pleased to share a blog written by PLI Intern Daghan Konur, who has been working with our Education and Engagement Director, Andrew Tharler, on a project to reconstruct the biographies of individuals enslaved at Joseph Lloyd Manor.
Meet Preservation Long Island’s 2025 Interns and Fellows
We were pleased to welcome six summer interns and our Peggy N. Gerry Curatorial Fellow, who will be with us through 2027. We’re excited to share their bios and highlight some of the projects they’ve been working on.
2025 Country House Benefit at COCUYO
Highlights and Photos
Thank you to all who made this year’s benefit a memorable celebration of preservation, design, and Long Island’s incredible architectural history. We are pleased to share highlights from the June 14th event at the beautifully restored Locust Valley home of interior designer Alfredo Paredes and his husband, Brad Goldfarb.