In 2014, Preservation Long Island recognized Ms. Mac Griswold for The Manor: Three Centuries at a Slave Plantation on Long Island, a book that brings to life three centuries of history at Sylvester Manor, one of Long Island’s rare surviving 18th century plantations located on Shelter Island. The subject of a Guggenheim Fellowship award, The Manor provides an opportunity to experience Long Island’s history of slavery through a creative lens, and allows the reader to appreciate the mystery and excitement that can unfold when interacting with historic landscapes and architecture.
Read today's article in Newsday highlighting our event celebrating Black Poetry Day and Jupiter Hammon's birthday this Saturday at Joseph Lloyd Manor! This is a FREE event featuring a talk and poetry from author David Mills, self-guided tours of the historic house, and refreshments in the garden. Visit our website to learn more and register in advance: https://preservationlongisland.org/jupiter-hammons…
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Jupiter Hammon, early African American poet, to be celebrated at Joseph Lloyd Manor
In honor of Hammon's 313th birthday, his poem "An Essay on Slavery" will be read at Joseph Lloyd Manor in Lloyd's Neck, where he lived as an enslaved man.- likes 13
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Celebrate Black Poetry Day with us this Saturday at Joseph Lloyd Manor! 🎉
The weather is looking great, come enjoy poetry and snacks in the garden and free self-guided tours of the historic house!
📍 Location: Joseph Lloyd Manor (Lloyd Harbor)
📅 Date: Saturday, October 19th
🕒 Time: Historic house opens at 2:00 PM, Poetry and talk by David Mills at 2:30 PM
This is a FREE EVENT presented by Preservation Long Island and the Town of Huntington African American Historic Designation Council. Swipe through to see pictures of past Jupiter Hammon birthday celebrations. Click the link below to register: https://preservationlongisland.org/jupiter-hammons…
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