Elderfields Preserve
Elderfields Preserve is a historic museum, farm, and nature preserve located within the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, in Nassau County, New York. it is operated by Nassau County.
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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 |
Owner | Nassau County, New York |
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 deV. 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]
See also
- Flower Hill, New York
- The Sands-Willets Homestead - Another historic home within the Village of Flower Hill.
References
- "Elderfields History | The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc". Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- "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.
- "Art Guild Announces Photography Exhibit". Mineola, NY Patch. 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- Isl, The; Now (2019-12-02). "Art Guild presents Art from the Heart - Port Washington". The Island Now. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ArbitalJacoby, Sheri (2016-11-18). "Students Exhibit Creations At The Art Guild". Great Neck Record. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- Isl, The; Now (2020-05-08). "The Art Guild delivers camp, classes and creativity! - Blog". The Island Now. Retrieved 2020-11-08.