Preservation Long Island

Join us in our Cold Spring Harbor gallery or virtually to explore how archaeology can be used in preservation advocacy and land use planning! Using examples from Long Island, Allison McGovern, PhD, will discuss how archaeology is used to document the past, and how the public can advocate for archaeology as a tool in environmental review. Dr. McGovern, an experienced archaeologist and Associate Executive Director of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, will lead this engaging discussion. Don't miss it!

Tickets on sale for our 2024 Benefit Party on June 21st. Join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and tours of the" The Braes" now the Webb Institute in Glen Cove. The former estate served as the iconic Wayne Manor in the 1995 film “Batman Forever” and the backdrop for “Gotham” the Batman prequel television series. Advance tickets required.

Preservation Long Island is delighted to host its Annual Benefit Party on Friday, June 21, 2024 at “The Braes,” a spectacular venue overlooking the Long Island Sound in Glen Cove. Benefit Party guests can explore the former Herbert L. Pratt estate, now the Webb Institute, while enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music. Bentel and Bentel Architects and Planners will lead tours of the original main building and the Couch Academic Center addition. The new building received Preservation Long Island’s 2022 Award for Project Excellence for historically sensitive design. Stevenson Taylor Hall served as the iconic Wayne Manor in the 1995 film “Batman Forever” and the Webb Institute exteriors and interiors were the backdrop for “Gotham” the Batman prequel television series. The Benefit Party will kick off with blues, pop ballads, and instrumentals performed by Broadway World award-winning artist and Long Island-based performer Christen Dekie. Music will continue throughout the evening with DJ Emmanuel Jules. In addition to hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and special signature drinks, guests can sample a wine selection made possible in part by Total Wine & More. All guests will leave with Preservation Long Island’s blue logo tote bag. For more party details and online ticket purchases visit the benefit party page on our website. Operating for 75 years, Preservation Long Island is the only regional not-for-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation on geographic Long Island. Their wide-ranging programs connect Long Islanders to the region’s diverse and distinctive past, from events and exhibitions to preservation advocacy, education, and publications. “Our Annual Benefit party venues are selected to showcase Long Island’s diverse architectural history,” said Alexandra Wolfe, Preservation Long Island Executive Director. “This year we are thrilled to host our Benefit Party guests at such a fine example of inventive new design in the service of historic preservation.” 2024 Annual Benefit Party at "The Braes" Friday, June 21, 2024 - Preservation Long Island

Preservation Long Island recently hosted the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America". Although "Voices and Votes" has moved on to its next venue, our companion exhibition, "Democracy on Long Island" will remain on view in our Exhibition Gallery in Cold Spring Harbor on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-5pm through July 28th! FREE

We're #hiring a new Bookkeeper – Human Resources Administrator in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We’re #hiring! We are seeking a part-time Bookkeeper/Human Resources Administrator to play a crucial role in supporting the financial and administrative functions of our not-for-profit organization. Application deadline: April 15th. Apply today! Join Our Team! Bookkeeper – Human Resources Administrator - Preservation Long Island

Preservation Long Island has been selected as the first venue in the state of New York to host the Smithsonian Institution Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition, "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" on view at the Preservation Long Island Exhibition Gallery in Cold Spring Harbor, New York from March 23, 2024, through May 3, 2024. Opening reception: Friday, March 22nd at 5:30pm (RSVP on our website). Be sure to check for exhibition-related programs on our social posts and website throughout the run of the exhibition! The exhibition explores the origins of American democracy, the struggles to obtain and keep the vote, the machinery of democracy, the right to petition and protest beyond the ballot, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Objects from the collections of Preservation Long Island and the East Hampton Library, including two original works by Jupiter Hammon, America’s first published African American poet, will connect these larger historical themes to local stories, people, and events.

We're #hiring new Gallery Guides in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Join our team this exhibition season from March through December! We are seeking enthusiastic part-time/seasonal Gallery Guides to play a crucial role in enhancing our exhibitions by engaging directly with visitors in the gallery. Apply today!

Join us for a free behind-the-scenes experience at Joseph Lloyd Manor! We are testing out new installations in Joseph Lloyd Manor, and we want you to contribute! These installations are meant to encourage dialogue and spark creativity, as we shine a light on the history of Joseph Lloyd Manor's enslaved community. Your voice is crucial—come experience these new installations and share your thoughts as we work towards presenting a more inclusive and critical account of Long Island's complicated past. 📅 Dates: Saturday 2/17 or Tuesday 2/22 🕒 Times: 10AM or 1PM 🏡 Place: Joseph Lloyd Manor ✨ This is a free program!✨ Spread awareness, invite your community, and let's work together! Link in our bio to register. This program is part of #jupiterhammonproject #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #longislandhistory https://buff.ly/3UBfz4m