Despite sharing a name with the famous American landscape painter, Frederic Edwin Church became a celebrated artist in his own right. He also found inspiration in the world around him, filling his canvases with the urban and natural landscapes he encountered abroad and on Long Island
Join us for a talk, book signing, and reception with the authors of our latest publication, Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange, 1870–1889, as we unravel how one artist captured Long Island during a critical period of transformation and how this change impacted all who called it home. Registration required.
Nicholas Vega, collections and curatorial intern and 2023 Gardiner Young Scholar, shares his research on the provocative seventeenth-century portrait of Elizabeth Tailer Nelson (1667–1734), the mother-in-law of Henry Lloyd of Queens Village.
12 PM to 1 PM
Rabbit Goody, textile historian, author, and owner of Thistle Hill Weavers, will discuss factors that influenced the motifs of early Long Island coverlets. Hosted by Huntington Historical Society and Preservation Long Island. Register today!
11 AM to 12 PM
Join us for a special curator-led tour of our current exhibition which explores the development of Long Island’s professional weaving industry and the broader historical events that shaped its growth during the first half of the nineteenth century. Register today!
Explore over 100 artworks by German immigrant artist Edward Lange who depicted Long Island communities with precise detail during the 1870s and 80s. Featuring high-resolution photography, an interactive map, and new research, the website is a valuable resource for understanding Long Island’s history and its ever-evolving landscapes.