Preservation Long Island: Fall, 2024, Preservation Notes, Digital Copy | Membership

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Thank You From All of Us at Preservation Long Island

Image credit: Edward Lange (1846-1912), Setauket, L.I., n.d., Watercolor and gouache on paper, Long Island Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Melville, 1976.

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Dear Friends,

This Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for your belief in our mission to preserve and celebrate Long Island’s diverse cultural and architectural heritage. Your support enables us to offer impactful public programming, advocacy services, exhibitions, and essential care for our four historic properties.

We’re delighted to share the image above of Setauket and its harbor, an iconic view painted by Edward Lange in the 1870s and 1880s. This watercolor, along with many of Lange’s works, is currently on display in our gallery exhibition through December 1st—we hope you’ll visit!

A Special Gift for You:
To show our appreciation for your continued support, we’re offering a 20% discount in our online bookstore through the end of the year. This includes our newly released book celebrating Edward Lange’s artistry! Browse our curated collection of books on Long Island history, architecture, design, and decorative arts. Use code “thankyou24” at checkout to enjoy your discount.

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We are also pleased to share a message from Michelle Elliot Gokey, President of our Board of Trustees, as she reflects on this year’s successes and invites you to contribute to our 2024 Annual Appeal, our most significant source of programmatic funding.

View Message and Donate to 2024 Annual Appeal

Thank you once again for helping us make a difference in the way people understand their place in history. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Warm regards,
The Preservation Long Island Team

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The New Edition of Preservation Notes is Here!

Since 1957, our Preservation Notes newsletters have raised awareness about Long Island’s historic places and the efforts made to preserve them.

The Fall 2024 issue features a spotlight on the preservation of Long Island’s iconic lighthouses, updates on the ongoing restoration efforts of the Coltrane Home in Dix Hills, and a deep dive into the legacy of Howard Sherwood, Preservation Long Island’s founder, with a reexamination of life at his 18th century home in Setauket.

Click on the cover image to access the full digital version.

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