Society For the Preservation

The Society for the Preservation in Lloyd Harbor, NY is dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in the area. They offer tours and events at their historic properties, including the Joseph Lloyd Manor, which is recognized as a national Literary Landmark. The manor was completed in 1767 and was the center of the Manor of Queens Village, a provisioning plantation. It has a rich history, including being occupied by the British during the Revolutionary War and being the site where Jupiter Hammon, one of the first published African American writers, authored significant works about slavery and freedom.

Preservation Long Island, the organization that oversees the Society for the Preservation in Lloyd Harbor, is committed to developing a more relevant and equitable interpretation of Joseph Lloyd Manor through their Jupiter Hammon Project. The manor sits on a beautiful 2.5-acre setting overlooking Lloyd Harbor and offers private and group tours. The Society also offers education programs, exhibitions, and publications to promote the preservation and understanding of Long Island's African American heritage.

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