Join Preservation Long Island for a special book release event at Christie’s New York.
Tag: Long Island History
Preservation in Progress:
Mitchel Field Air Base and Flight Line
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Explore one of America’s premier air bases (a newly listed National Register Historic District) with the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s expert guides.
Spies in the Collection!
Curator Lauren Brincat takes a close look at items in Preservation Long Island’s collections connected to members of the Culper Spy Ring.
Past Exhibition:
Howard Sherwood: Preserving Long Island
Seventy years ago, SPLIA was founded. At its center was Howard C. Sherwood, a wealthy urban antiquarian who bequeathed to the Society his collection of American antiques and the 18th-century Sherwood-Jayne Farm.
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.
Visit Our Online Bookstore
Browse Original Publications & Explore Long Island History
Click HERE to view our book collection. Preservation Long Island’s long tradition of publication has contributed significantly to fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of Long Island’s cultural heritage. Through the development of studies, catalogues, and monographs, Preservation Long Island’s original publications, and curated book offerings provide opportunities to explore […]