Democracy on Long Island
Preservation Long Island Exhibition Gallery
March 23 to June 23, 2024
Long Islanders across history have helped shape the nation, finding ways to make their voices heard and participate in America’s democracy—from writings of enslaved author Jupiter Hammon and the Revolutionary-era politics of William Floyd to the more recent activism of the Shinnecock people to protect their sacred burial sites. Drawing on the collections of Preservation Long Island and other local lenders, “Democracy on Long Island” connects the national themes of the Voices and Votes Smithsonian exhibition with Long Island people, stories, and events.
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Image: Soup plate, 1785–95 Liverpool or Staffordshire, England. Refined earthenware (creamware). Preservation Long Island, gift of Bertha Rose, 1977.5
