Elderfields Preserve
| Elderfields Preserve Elderfields Historic Preserve | |
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 The entrance to the Elderfields Preserve, as seen in November 2020. | |
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| 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 |
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.
Description
Overview
The preserve is home to the Hewlett-Munson-Williams House.
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
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
- Flower Hill Village Park
- North Hempstead Country Club
- Sands-Willets Homestead - Another historic home and museum within the Village of Flower Hill.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Elderfields History | The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc". Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Elderfields | Nassau County, NY - Official Website". www.nassaucountyny.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ "Village of Flower Hill » Village History". villageflowerhill.org. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Genn, Adina (December 31, 2014). "Art Guild Announces Photography Exhibit". Mineola, NY Patch. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Isl, The; Now (December 2, 2019). "Art Guild presents Art from the Heart - Port Washington". The Island Now. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ a b ArbitalJacoby, Sheri (November 18, 2016). "Students Exhibit Creations At The Art Guild". Great Neck Record. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Isl, The; Now (May 8, 2020). "The Art Guild delivers camp, classes and creativity! - Blog". The Island Now. Retrieved November 8, 2020.