Preservation Long Island and Lloyd Harbor Historical Society hosted a special day of tours celebrating the Long Island writer who was America’s first published African-American poet.
Noteworthy
Diamond Anniversary
Benefit Party
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Many thanks to all who made our 75th Anniversary celebration at The Farmhouse in Meadow Spring a huge success, especially Nancy and Joseph Sambuco, our gracious hosts!
ADVOCACY UPDATE: NYS Native Burial Site Protection Provision Approved
ADVOCACY UPDATE! Native American burial sites found on private land will soon be protected under New York State Law.
Joseph Lloyd Manor Featured on Newsday TV
Curator Lauren Brincat gave Newsday a tour of Joseph Lloyd Manor, where Jupiter Hammon, one of the 18th century’s most important literary voices, rose from slavery on Long Island to become the first African-American poet to be published in the United States.
Preservation Long Island Curatorial Fellow Earns 2023 Rising Star Award!
We are delighted to announce that Peter Fedoryk, who has led our Art of Edward Lange Project since July 2021, will be honored by the Museum Association of New York!
Volunteer With Us!
If you are interested in sharing your love of history with others, contributing to our understanding of Long Island’s past, and joining an organization dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage, consider volunteering with us this season!