Elderfields Preserve

Elderfields Preserve (also known as Elderfields Historic Preserve) is a historic museum, farm, nature preserve, and cultural center located within the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. it is owned and operated by the County of Nassau.

Elderfields Preserve
Elderfields Historic Preserve
The entrance to the Elderfields Preserve, as seen in November 2020.
Location200 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030
Flower Hill, New York
Coordinates40°48′24.6″N 73°40′14.1″W
OwnerCounty of Nassau

Description

Overview

The preserve is home to the Hewlett-Munson-Williams House.[1] This farmhouse was built around 1675 as part of the historic Hewlett farm, making it one of the oldest homes still standing in the area and on Long Island, as a whole.[1][2] The Hewlett family owned this property for 224 years, until selling it to Carlos W. Munson - the heir to the Munson Steamship Company - in 1904.[1] Carlos and his wife, Mabel, were prominent figures in the early history of Flower Hill, and Carlos was the person who named the farm Elderfields.[1]

Henry de V. Williams would eventually purchase the property, and left the land to Nassau County, which acquired it in 1996.[2]

A walled garden and two carriage sheds are also located in the preserve.[2][3]

The Art Guild

Elderfields Preserve is also home to The Art Guild of Port Washington.[1][4][5] The Art Guild offers art classes, summer programs, and studio space.[1][6][7] They also put on art shows and exhibitions for the public.[1][4][5][6][7]

See also

References
  1. "Elderfields History | The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc". Retrieved 2020-11-08.
  2. "Elderfields | Nassau County, NY - Official Website". www.nassaucountyny.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
  3. "Village of Flower Hill » Village History". villageflowerhill.org. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
  4. "Art Guild Announces Photography Exhibit". Mineola, NY Patch. 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
  5. Isl, The; Now (2019-12-02). "Art Guild presents Art from the Heart - Port Washington". The Island Now. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
  6. ArbitalJacoby, Sheri (2016-11-18). "Students Exhibit Creations At The Art Guild". Great Neck Record. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
  7. Isl, The; Now (2020-05-08). "The Art Guild delivers camp, classes and creativity! - Blog". The Island Now. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
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