Preservation L.I: Virtual Authors Talk, ‘Wood and Water….’, Thursday, Aug 6th @ 6 PM

Photos from the opening night party earlier this month for our newest exhibition, Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860.

Dear Friends of Preservation Long Island,

I hope you are enjoying the summer season. Our summer of 2026 began with our June Country House Benefit Party at the spectacular Hayields House. I am delighted to share the feature below that appeared in David Patrick Columbia’s New York Social Diary column in the Summer Issue of Quest Magazine.

In July, we celebrated the opening of our new exhibition Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860, on view in our Cold Spring Harbor gallery through November 22, 2026.

Our summer season continues in August with two special programs connected to the exhibition. In addition, all three of our historic houses are open on weekends this season, with guided tours by our house educators scheduled throughout the day. Admission to our house museums is always free for Preservation Long Island members. Click the membership button below to join, renew, or upgrade your membership.

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Wood and Water Exhibition Special Programs

Join us for a virtual sneak preview of the forthcoming catalog for our new exhibition, Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660-1860. Exhibition curators and catalog authors Lauren Brincat and Steven Baltsas, alongside contributing authors Laini Farrare, Peter Fedoryk, and Dr. Katherine C. Hughes, will present new research exploring how Long Islanders used furniture to engage with their communities and the broader Atlantic world.

Click HERE to register for this virtual event.

Traditional woodworker Rick Liegl will lead a live woodworking demonstration. Learn about methods practiced by Long Island craftspeople in the 17th and 18th centuries. You will also have the opportunity to try out traditional tools and techniques.

Click HERE to register for this in-person event at our Cold Spring Harbor headquarters library.

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Visit Our Historic Houses

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Joseph Lloyd Manor and the Custom House are open for seasonal tours through October 11, 2026. Tours of Sherwood-Jayne Farm are available through October 10, 2026. Reservations for house tours are recommended and can be scheduled in advance online. Click HERE to schedule your tour.

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Long Island 250 Passport Book

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Collect stamps from each of our historic properties for the official Long Island 250th Anniversary Passport Book. The Passport Book for Suffolk County is available online through Amazon, Lulu.com, and as a free download. A limited number of paperback Passport Books are available for sale at our historic properties for $9.

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Long Island History Hunt Challenge

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Sherwood-Jayne Farm has been designated as a 2026 Long Island History Hunt site. Preservation Long Island’s historic property is one of 26 participating museums, landmarks, and historical sites throughout the region with ties to the Revolutionary War. Visit Sherwood-Jayne now through September 30, 2026, to take the selfie challenge and be eligible to win prizes. Visit all sites to be entered into the grand prize drawing for a $1,776 cash prize.

Click HERE to learn more about the contest and register for the challenge.

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