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 | |
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 The entrance to the Elderfields Preserve, as seen in November 2020. | |
| Location | 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030 Flower Hill, New York |
| Coordinates | 40°48′24.6″N 73°40′14.1″W / 40.806833°N 73.670583°W |
| Owner | County of Nassau |
Description
editOverview
editThe 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. It was eventually purchased by 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 he was the person who named the farm Elderfields.[1]
Henry de V. Williams would eventually purchase the property, and bequeathed it to Nassau County; the county acquired it in 1996, upon Williams' death.[2]
A walled garden and two carriage sheds are also located in the preserve.[2][3]
The Art Guild
editElderfields 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
edit- Flower Hill Village Park
- North Hempstead Country Club
- Sands-Willets Homestead - Another historic home and museum within the Village of Flower Hill.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Elderfields History | The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc". Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ a b c "Elderfields | Nassau County, NY - Official Website". www.nassaucountyny.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ "Village of Flower Hill » Village History". villageflowerhill.org. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ a b Genn, Adina (2014-12-31). "Art Guild Announces Photography Exhibit". Mineola, NY Patch. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ a b Isl, The; Now (2019-12-02). "Art Guild presents Art from the Heart - Port Washington". The Island Now. Archived from the original on 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ a b ArbitalJacoby, Sheri (2016-11-18). "Students Exhibit Creations At The Art Guild". Great Neck Record. Archived from the original on 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ a b Isl, The; Now (2020-05-08). "The Art Guild delivers camp, classes and creativity! - Blog". The Island Now. Retrieved 2020-11-08.