Preservation L.I: Spring -- House Tours / Lectures / Family Programs + Country House Benefit ....

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Dear Friends of Preservation Long Island,

With April blossoms beginning to bloom and our exciting season of spring events ahead, now is the perfect time to renew, upgrade, or start your Preservation Long Island Membership. As a member, at any level, you will enjoy many benefits, including free admission to our Historic House Museums which open Memorial Day weekend, as well as discounted admission to public programs, and other exclusive benefits. To join, please click HERE.

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Maganolia Tree in bloom at Joseph Lloyd Manor.

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The Month of May:
House Tours, Lectures, and Family Programs
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We’re excited to share a fantastic lineup of programs this May. Mark your calendars and join us for these special events:

House Tour
May 3 at 11:00 a.m. — Preservation in Progress: Coltrane Home Tour
Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the John and Alice Coltrane Home in Dix Hills—formerly on our Endangered Historic Places list. Click HERE for tickets.

Family Program
May 17 at 11:00 a.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. Click HERE for tickets.

Gallery Lecture
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
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This year’s Country House Benefit will be at Cocuyo, the stunning Locust Valley home of Alfredo Paredes and Brad Goldfarb. Early tickets are now available to join our Benefit Committee with a purchase of two $500 tickets or to become a Benefit Sponsor. Thank you to our Benefit Co-Chairs Allison Aston, Carolina de Neufville, and Asia Baker Stokes. Click HERE to purchase a Benefit Committee ticket or Sponsorship package. Additional ticket levels will become available for purchase online on May 1.

Cocuyo, originally known as Laurelwood, was built in 1928 as the country house residence of artist F. Edwin Church (1876-1975). The house was designed by architect Harrie T. Lindeberg, a pioneer of the American country house movement who blended traditional European indulgences with modern simplicity. Reimagined, restored, and renamed Cocuyo in 2021 by current owners Alfredo Paredes and Brad Goldfarb, the house maintains many of its original details, including frescos painted by Church on the loggia walls, original ceramic tile floors, and cast iron dragon lanterns. Guests will enjoy a rare opportunity to see some Church’s original Art Deco art that will be on display in the artist’s former residence.

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Historic House Tours Return
Memorial Day Weekend

Starting Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October, seasonal tours resume at:
•   Joseph Lloyd Manor (Lloyd Harbor)
•   Sherwood-Jayne Farm (East Setauket)
•   Custom House (Sag Harbor)

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 will be available online soon on our website.

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Juneteenth Student Poetry

The Caribbean American Poetry Association and Preservation Long Island are pleased to invite students in Grades 6-12 across Long Island to share original poems as part of our 2025 Juneteenth Poetry Celebration in honor of Jupiter Hammon, recognized as the first published Black American poet. The event will take place at Joseph Lloyd Manor where Hammon authored his most significant works about the moral conflicts of slavery and freedom in the early United States. Click the image below for more information, and share the link with teachers and students.

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