Our new exhibition explores Long Island’s early textile industry and the interwoven connections between people, materials, technology, and labor—both enslaved and free—across an ocean and generations.
Tag: Stewardship
Current Exhibition
Volunteer With Us!
If you are interested in sharing your love of history with others, contributing to our understanding of Long Island’s past, and joining an organization dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage, consider volunteering with us this season!
We’re Hiring! Collections Project Assistant
Become a key contributor to an ongoing inventory project. Work directly with our collections to improve the intellectual control and physical well-being of 2,500 items across four properties. Part-time, grant-funded position.
Action Alert! Nissequogue River State Park
Public Meetings
Get involved in planning the future of Nissequogue River State Park to help protect the legacy of York Hall (one of our 2017 Endangered Historic Places). Public meetings announced for December 13th and December 15th.
The Art of Edward Lange Interactive Website
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.
Historic Preservation for Long Island Communities: Greater Smithtown
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Hosted by the Smithtown Library, Sarah Kautz, Preservation and Advocacy Director, will explore how historic places are protected and ways to get involved in supporting historic preservation in your community. The discussion will focus on the community of Greater Smithtown.