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| CLAIMED BY THE SEA: LONG ISLAND SHIPWRECKS COMING TO SPLIA GALLERY THIS SPRING
| SLAVE QUARTERS DIG AT LLOYD MANOR JUNE 2 - JULY 18
The 2008 Hofstra University summer Archaeologicial Field School will examine the diverse lives of enslaved Africans on Long Island through the excavation of the remains of a slave quarter at SPLIA's Joseph Lloyd Manor site on Lloyd Neck.
Lloyd Manor was home to Jupiter Hammon, one of the earliest published African Americans, whose work addressed enslaved Africans and challenged the injustices of slavery. Archaeology presents an opportunity to compare the words of Jupiter Hammon with the evidence left behind by others laboring at the site during the time of slavery.
For more information on this program call Hofstra University at 516-463-4093 or SPLIA at 631-692-4664
| PICTURE TOUR OF JONES BEACH, JUNE 17 AT MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Tuesday • June 17 • 6:30 PM
Preserving the Robert Moses Legacy: Jones Beach
Jones Beach is part of New York City’s Riviera – and a great example of visionary parkway, park and recreational design. Unprotected by historic park designation or a master plan, Jones Beach is slowly losing some elements of its special character.[MSOffice1] Alexandra Parsons Wolfe, Director of Preservation Services, Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities, will present a picture tour of Jones Beach past and present, and discuss its status, stewardship, and proposed plans. She will be joined by Erin Tobin of the Preservation League of New York State, who will explain why Jones Beach was recently declared one of the “Seven to Save” locations in New York State. Reservations required. To get the special ticket rate of $5.00 for SPLIA members please call 212-534-1672 ext. 3395
Location: 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
NY,NY 10029
212-534-1672
mcny.org
| REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT - SATURDAY, MAY 31ST
Sherwood-Jayne House
55 Old Post Road, East Setauket
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Noon to 3pm
All Ages
A celebration of our American heritage with the following activities:
12:00 5th NY Regiment military drills, musket demos, & cooking (repeated at 2:00 & 3:00)
KIDS JOIN THE REGIMENT FOR DRILLS!
12:00 to 3:00 Colonial Music by Larry Moser and Fiddler Judy Carlson
12:00-3:00 Tour the historic salt box style Sherwood-Jayne house
12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 Feed the sheep
12:00-3:00 Visit the doctor for old time medical advice!
12:00-3:00 Historic Costumes, Games, Quill pen writing, Crafts
12:00 to 2:30 Hot Dogs, Chips, and Drinks for purchase
Admission: $5/adult (ages 16+) & $3/child
General info: 631-692-4664
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