Available for purchase now, this new book based on original research by decorative arts specialist Dean Failey, explores the life and work of Elias Pelletreau (1726-1810), Long Island’s leading early American silversmith.
Noteworthy
Due November 30th: Nominations for Endangered Historic Places 2019
Do you know of an endangered historic place in your Long Island community? We invite you to submit a nomination today!
Submissions are due Friday, November 30, 2018.
UPDATE: Saint Paul’s School, Garden City
The Village of Garden City presents an insensitive plan for destructive changes at one of Long Island’s most remarkable publicly owned historic resources.
Congratulations to Long Island’s
2018 Preserve NY Grant recipients!
New funding announced for six exciting preservation projects in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Spies in the Collection!
September 15th is Culper Spy Day and Preservation Long Island is jumping into the action by opening the Sherwood-Jayne House (ca. 1730) in East Setauket for tours, cider, and donuts. But, Patriots beware! Loyalist William “Big Bill” Jayne II (1732–1802) will be prowling the premises. This is the 4th year that organizations […]
2018 Country House Gathering at Highwood
Many thanks to all who made our Annual Benefit on June 29, 2018 a success! Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music in a beautiful garden setting. The evening included tours of Highwood house and gardens.