10:00 to 12:00 PM
Join Preservation Long Island and The Caumsett Foundation for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Dairy Barn Complex at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve. Registration required.
Past Events
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Juneteenth Caribbean Poetry Celebration
June 19, 2025
2:00 to 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.
Country House Benefit at COCUYO
Saturday, June 14, 2025
This year our benefit location is COCUYO — the stunning Locust Valley home of Alfredo Paredes and Brad Goldfarb. This event is sold out.
Collective Interests: Preserving the Past for the Future
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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.
Preservation in Progress Tour: John and Alice Coltrane Home
Saturday May 3, 2025
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.
Preservation 101: National Register Listing, Tax Credits, and Grants
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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.