Preservation L.I: Arch Tour, Cold Spring Harbor | Great Gatsby / blog | Country House Benefit ….

Executive Director Jackie Powers next to our newest acquisition, a portrait of Ephraim Niles Byram painted in 1834 by Orlando Hand Bears.

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Dear Friends of Preservation Long Island,

May is Preservation Month, a designation created 20 years ago by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a time for local preservation organizations across the country to celebrate our shared heritage and highlight the value of historic preservation.

We’re thrilled to offer a lineup of programs that align with the National Trust’s official theme for 2025, “Harnessing the Power of Place”, which celebrates how preservation breathes new life into historic spaces and helps build more connected, vibrant neighborhoods.

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Upcoming Events:

FAMILY PROGRAM
Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. —

Building Detectives:

Discovering Cold Spring Harbor Architecture

Enjoy a family-friendly walking tour and hands-on activities to explore the beautiful architectural history of Cold Spring Harbor. Together with Town Historian Robert Hughes and Preservation Director Tara Cubie, families will explore historic Cold Spring Harbor through a guided scavenger hunt and crafting activities that make architectural history come alive. Perfect for children ages 6-12 and their parents or caregivers.
Click HERE for tickets.

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GALLERY LECTURE

Saturday, May 31 at 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. — Collective Interests – Preserving the Past for the Future

Join Michael Diaz-Griffith, Executive Director and CEO of the Design Leadership Network; Kyle Marshall, Head of Design for Ralph Lauren Home; and our own Lauren Brincat, Chief Curator and Director of Collections, all rising voices in the worlds of design and antiques, as they share fresh perspectives on the future of collecting and the enduring relevance of old places and things. Click HERE for tickets.

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ANNUAL COUNTRY HOUSE BENEFIT

This year’s Country House Benefit will be at the stunning Locust Valley home of Alfredo Paredes and Brad Goldfarb, named Cocuyo. Thank you to our Benefit Co-Chairs Allison Aston, Carolina de Neufville, and Asia Baker Stokes. Click HERE to buy tickets, if you have not already done so.

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100 Years of The Great Gatsby

This year marks the centennial of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the novel that forever tied Long Island’s Gold Coast to Jazz Age glamour. Our Preservation Director, Tara Cubie, explores the real people and places behind Gatsby’s fictional world in a new blog post.

Click HERE to read the blog.

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HISTORIC HOUSE OPENINGS

This month, two of our historic houses will open for seasonal tours through October:
• Joseph Lloyd Manor (Lloyd Harbor) – Opens May 24
• Sherwood-Jayne Farm (East Setauket) – Opens May 31
Our Custom House in Sag Harbor is scheduled to open on June 7

Tours are FREE for Preservation Long Island members.

Click HERE to learn more about the guided tours and start planning your visit. Advance booking of tours is available NOW online via our website.

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