Preservation L.I: Authors Discuss, ‘Promoting Long Island’ Book Signing / 11.16th @ 3 – 5 PM

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Event Announcement:

Preservation Long Island Hosts Book Discussion,

Exclusive After-Hours Exhibition Access,

and Book Signing Reception with Authors

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November 16, 2024 from 3 PM to 5 PM

DNA Learning Center and Preservation Long Island Gallery in Cold Spring Harbor

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On Saturday, November 16, 2024, join Preservation Long Island for an engaging afternoon celebrating the publication of Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange, 1870–1889. This book captures “Gilded Age” Long Island through the prolific artwork of Edward Lange, who documented the region’s transformation during a period that shaped the lives of its residents.

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Event Details:

• Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM
• Location: DNA Learning Center Auditorium, 334 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
• Reception Venue: Preservation Long Island Exhibition Gallery, 161 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
• Tickets: $35 members / $45 non-members
• Registration: Space is limited. Reserve tickets in advance at preservationlongisland.kindful.com.

The afternoon begins with a moderated discussion featuring the authors of Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange, 1870–1889 at the DNA Learning Center auditorium. Guests will then enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the companion exhibition at the nearby Preservation Long Island Gallery, where they can explore Lange’s artwork in detail. The event includes a wine and cheese reception, and attendees will have the opportunity to get their books signed by all the authors, and meet the team behind this comprehensive study of Lange’s work.

Special Offer: All attendees will receive a 30% discount on the book, with a discount code provided in the confirmation email.

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Book

Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange, 1870–1889, published in September 2024, explores the work of Edward Lange, whose paintings illustrate Long Island’s landscapes in the late 19th century. Featuring over 100 meticulously reproduced, full-color images, the book is both edited and authored by Lauren Brincat and Peter Fedoryk. Contributing essays by Jennifer L. Anderson, Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Joshua M. Ruff, and Robert C. Hughes, Esq., deepen the examination of Lange’s art and the region’s history. This work represents over two years of dedicated research into Lange’s life and aligns his idealized landscapes with historical realities. Building upon decades of study and institutional collection efforts, Promoting Long Island offers a nuanced portrait of both Lange and the Long Island he depicted.

Meet the Authors

• Lauren Brincat – Chief Curator and Director of Collections at Preservation Long Island.
• Peter Fedoryk – PhD student in the Hagley Program at the University of Delaware.
• Jennifer L. Anderson, PhD – Associate Professor of History at Stony Brook University.
• Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, PhD – Assistant Curator of American Western Art at Joslyn Art Museum.
• Joshua M. Ruff – Co-Executive Director at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook, NY.
• Robert C. Hughes, Esq. – Local historian and published author on Huntington Township.

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Support

Generous support for this publication has been provided by The Gerry Charitable Trust and The Decorative Arts Trust.

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Preservation Long Island

Preservation Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and preserving Long Island’s diverse cultural and architectural heritage through advocacy, education, and the stewardship of historic sites and collections. Learn more at preservationlongisland.org.

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DNA Learning Center

The Dolan DNA Learning Center on Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor is the educational outreach center for Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL). It includes classrooms, an auditorium, and exhibition galleries for community and student engagement.

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Contact:

Andrea Hart, Public Affairs Director, Preservation Long Island

ahart@preservationlongisland.org 631.692.4664×108

Lauren Brincat, Chief Curator and Director of Collections

lbrincat@preservationlongisland.org

631-692-4664 ext. 102

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