Preservation L.I: Countryhouse Benefit at Hayfields, 6.6th | Tour Sherwood Jayne House | Job Opening ….

Photos from Preservation Long Island’s recent programs

Top: Beyond Blue and White Lecture (left to right): Decorative arts expert Genevieve Wheeler Brown and Executive Director Jackie Powers; Preservation Long Island Exhibition Gallery lecture audience.
Bottom: Long Island 250th Anniversary Tour at Joseph Lloyd Manor with Education Director Andrew Tharler and tour guests.

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Dear Friends of Preservation Long Island,

Our 2026 programming season is in full swing, and I’m happy to share an update that includes several exciting upcoming events:

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Country House Benefit at Hayfields House
Mark your calendars! Preservation Long Island’s Country House Benefit returns on June 6, 2026, at a breathtaking private residence in Mill Neck designed in 1926 by Bradley Delehanty. Sponsorship opportunities are available now—click HERE to choose your sponsorship package. Individual ticket sales coming soon.

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Long Island 250th Anniversary Tour – Sherwood-Jayne Farm

We are excited to present the 2nd of our special Historic House Tours to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This tour will take place on April 25 at our Sherwood-Jayne property in East Setauket. The American Revolution had far-reaching effects on the Setauket community, and the Jayne family felt those impacts deeply. This special tour of Sherwood-Jayne Farm will explore the Loyalist experience on Long Island. Get your tickets now, our tour of Joseph Lloyd Manor last February sold out quickly.

Click HERE to reserve your spot.

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Historic Preservation Workshop 2026: Selling and Renovating Historic Houses on Long Island

On May 12 from 10:00–2:00 PM, join us in our Cold Spring Harbor gallery for this year’s Preservation Workshop focused on how historic houses can be successfully marketed, sold, renovated, and stewarded on Long Island. The program will be geared toward realtors, homeowners, and prospective buyers interested in historic properties. Click HERE to register.

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Job Opening: Director of Education and Public Programs
We are currently seeking a full-time education or museum professional to develop and implement education initiatives and public programs.Click HERE for a detailed job description, qualification requirements, and application instructions.———————————————-

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Historic Boathouses of the North Shore
Between the 1890s and the late 1920s, more than 1,300 estates were built along the Gold Coast of Long Island. In addition to the grand houses themselves, these estates included many outbuildings, such as boathouses, that linked daily life on the estate to the shoreline and the Sound beyond.

Click HERE to read Tara Cubie’s blog post: Historic Boathouses of the North Shore.

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