5:00 to 7:00 PM
Join Michael Diaz-Griffith, Executive Director and CEO of the Design Leadership Network; Kyle Marshall, author and former Creative Director of Bunny Williams Home; and our own Lauren Brincat, Chief Curator and Director of Collections, as they share fresh perspectives on the future of collecting and the enduring relevance of old places and things.
This year our benefit location is COCUYO — the stunning Locust Valley home of Alfredo Paredes and Brad Goldfarb. Benefit Committee Tickets and Sponsorship Packages are available for purchase online. Additional ticket levels will become available on May 1. We hope to see you there!
2:00-4:00 PM
Join Preservation Long Island and the Caribbean American Poetry Association in the garden of Joseph Lloyd Manor for an afternoon of poetry, history, food, and music in honor of Jupiter Hammon, America’s first published Black poet. FREE. Registration required.
Join us for Building Detectives: Discovering Cold Spring Harbor Architecture, a fun-filled family adventure where kids and caregivers explore historic buildings, hunt for architectural clues, and create their own designs through hands-on activities! Registration required.
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the John & Alice Coltrane Home, where the legendary jazz saxophonist lived with his family from 1964 until his passing in 1967. Guided by Huntington Town Historian Robert Hughes and Coltrane Home Founder Steve Fulgoni, this special tour will explore the home’s restoration progress and plans for a museum celebrating the Coltranes’ life and legacy. Registration required.
9 AM to 4 PM
Join Preservation Long Island and leading historic preservation experts for an introductory workshop about the tools and resources available for recognizing and protecting historic places.