Past Events
Historian’s Stories:
Huntington Historical Society Lunch & Learn:
The Life and Legacy of Jupiter Hammon
Thursday, April 29, 2021 (via Zoom)
12pm to 1pm
Guests Lauren Brincat and Darren St. George from Preservation Long Island, will discuss the life and work of one of the first published African American authors who was born into slavery on Long Island.
Virtual Tour and Conversation with Jeremy Dennis: Ma’s House Studio Project
Watch a recording of the recent virtual tour of Ma’s House and the conversation with artist Jeremy Dennis about the site’s future as a studio for artists of color.
Historic Preservation for Long Island Communities: Centerport & Greenlawn
Thursday, March 18th, 2021 (via Zoom)
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Hosted by Harborfields Public Library, Sarah Kautz, Preservation and Advocacy Director, will explore how historic places are protected and ways to get involved in supporting historic preservation in your community.
Long Road to Freedom: Surviving Slavery on Long Island in Conversation
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (via Zoom)
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Hosted by the Long Island Museum and moderated by Darren St. George, Preservation Long Island Director of Education and Public Programs, the event coincides with the release of the museum’s new publication.
Preservation for the People: An Introduction to Local, State, & Federal Policies & Practices
Thursday, March 4th, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am
Hosted by LILRC, Sarah Kautz, Preservation Long Island Director of Preservation and Advocacy will explore how local, state, and federal laws work together to preserve historic places, and how you can support a more comprehensive approach to preservation in your community.