A special program of the Voices and Votes exhibition, this lecture, presented by historian David Waldstriecher, explores the poetry and public voices of two published Black poets of 18th-century America. Attend this FREE program in-person at the Cold Spring Harbor Library or via Zoom! Registration required.
Past Events
Scholar Lecture
Democracy on Main Street
Walking Tour of Cold Spring Harbor
April 6, 2024
As part of the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, we are excited to partner with the Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor on a walking tour highlighting the local history of democracy on Cold Spring Harbor’s historic Main Street.
Community Conversation:
What is Freedom?
March 28, 2024
As part of our special Voices and Votes programming, join us for a conversation exploring the enduring themes of liberty, freedom, and the ongoing struggle for equality.
Contribute to History: Reinterpreting Joseph Lloyd Manor
Join us behind the scenes! We invite you to contribute to a new interpretation of Joseph Lloyd Manor, one of our historic house sites where Jupiter Hammon (1711–ca. 1806), the first known published African American poet, was enslaved and authored his most significant works. Space is limited.
Historic Preservation on the East End
A Panel Discussion
Saturday, January 13, 2024
3 PM to 4 PM
Hosted by Greenport’s Floyd Memorial Library, in tandem with their art exhibition, the panel includes our Preservation and Advocacy Director, among other experts, discussing the East End’s architectural heritage, and the place of new development in the villages of Greenport, Sag Harbor, and beyond. FREE event, no registration required!
Community Quilt Project with North Shore Quilting & Fiber Art
January 12 to February 29, 2024
Join us in creating a community quilt inspired by an 1860s example in our collection. This program is in support of the Smithsonian traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, opening at our Exhibition Gallery on March 23, 2024. Register for your quilt block kit today!