LI250 – The Long Island Museum

“Washington Crossing the Delaware:” the Story Behind the Painting – Zoom Lecture with Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan | FREE

March 19, 2026/in Free Admission, Lecture/by Kristina Robles

March 19 @ 7:00 pm

Washington Crossing the Delaware, the huge iconic painting depicting the pivotal moment that breathed new life into the Patriot cause on Christmas night, 1776, was revered as a symbol of American freedom and then vilified as a cliché filled with historical errors. Join Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan via Zoom as she shares the truth about that fateful night and the following day, when General George Washington and his rag-tag army defeated the Hessians, hired by King George III, at Trenton, NJ. An independent historian and a docent at The Metropolitan Museum of Art– the museum that owns the painting– Elizabeth will analyze Emanuel Leutze’s celebrated work for its truths and for its poetic license.

Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan is the former Director of Education at the Three Village Historical Society and an educator, writer, and lecturer on art, artists, and American history.

REGISTRATION

This program is free; no museum admission is required. Once registered, you will be emailed a link to the program on March 18th. Please note that this program is virtual only and will not be offered in person.

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Hawkins-Mount House Tours | LI250

March 21, 2026/in Tours/by Kristina Robles

March 21 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

As part of LIM’s America250 programming, join us for special tours of the historic Hawkins-Mount House! American genre painter William Sidney Mount created some of his most memorable scenes from inside an attic studio at this large, rambling 18th-century homestead.

Located at the intersection of a historically-significant section of North Country Road, in Stony Brook, Mount’s ancestral family home, the Hawkins-Mount House, was built around 1725, a witness to the American Revolution, and substantially enlarged over the centuries. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

Dates: Saturdays, March 21, July 11, and October 3, 2026

REGISTRATION

THIS DAY IS SOLD OUT

Member: $8
Non-member: $10

Please select from the timeslots below. Note that space is limited. Due to capacity constraints, each time slot is capped at 8 attendees.

Registrants are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Please be aware that the historic site features uneven ground and flooring, steps, and other structural elements that may present challenges for visitors with mobility impairments.

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People on a tour of the Hawkins Mount house

While Dire Oppression Reigns: Women’s Experience of Occupied Long Island with Dr. Susan Hinely

March 22, 2026/in Lecture/by Kristina Robles

March 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Long Island became an occupied territory after the British won the Battle of Brooklyn, and it remained under occupation for over seven years, the longest continuously occupied area during the War of Independence. In recognition of America250 and Women’s History Month, join Stony Brook University Lecturer Dr. Susan Hinely as she highlights the common theme of women’s importance as economic providers and primary responders in a context of social collapse.

This program will take place in the Gillespie Room located in the Carriage Museum.

REGISTRATION

This program is included with museum admission. Preregistration is requested.

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Mornings@LIM The Seat of Action Gallery Tour | An In the Moment Program

April 1, 2026/in In the Moment, Mornings@LIM/by Kristina Robles

April 1 @ 11:00 am

LIM is proud to offer free programs designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. These monthly sessions offer time for creative engagement and social connection in our galleries and art studio, as well as through special music and movie programs. These programs are run in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center.

In commemoration of America250, The Seat of Action spotlights the experiences of the Long Islanders during the Revolutionary War through incredible artwork and artifacts. Enjoy a guided discussion with museum educators for a morning of learning and fun!

REGISTRATION

Space is limited & preregistration is required.
To reserve your spot, complete the form linked below, or for more information, please call (631) 751-0066 x212 or email educators@longislandmuseum.org

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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World with author Richard Bell

May 16, 2026/in Lecture/by Kristina Robles

May 16 @ 1:00 pm

When we think of the American Revolution, we picture 13 colonies squaring off against the British Crown in a spirited bid for independence. But this version of the story is only half the truth—and perhaps not even the most interesting half.

In this riveting program, historian and author Richard Bell invites us to rediscover the Revolution as a world war that unleashed chaos, opportunity, and transformation across six continents—from the sugar fields of the Caribbean to the court of the King of Mysore, from refugee camps on the Canadian frontier to political uprisings in Sierra Leone and Peru—and traces the far-flung reverberations of the war through the lives of the people it displaced, empowered, or destroyed.

Richard Bell is a Professor of History at the University of Maryland and author of The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. Learn more at richard-bell.com.

REGISTRATION

This program is included with admission. Space is limited; registration is requested.

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LIM’s Golf Classic – Pars & Stripes: An America250 Celebration

May 18, 2026/in Special Events/by Kristina Robles

May 18 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Join us for a round of golf at the beautiful and prestigious St. George’s Golf and Country Club as we proudly commemorate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with Pars & Stripes: An America250 Celebration. In this milestone year, we gather to honor Long Island’s pivotal role in the War of Independence. Following a rousing round of golf, enjoy a delicious cocktail hour and dinner at the clubhouse.

The Long Island Museum’s annual Golf Classic is a fun way to support the Museum’s exhibitions and educational programs, which are enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors each year.

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Hawkins-Mount House Tours | LI250

July 11, 2026/in Tours/by Kristina Robles

July 11 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

As part of LIM’s America250 programming, join us for special tours of the historic Hawkins-Mount House! American genre painter William Sidney Mount created some of his most memorable scenes from inside an attic studio at this large, rambling 18th-century homestead.

Located at the intersection of a historically-significant section of North Country Road, in Stony Brook, Mount’s ancestral family home, the Hawkins-Mount House, was built around 1725, a witness to the American Revolution, and substantially enlarged over the centuries. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

Dates: Saturdays, March 21, July 11, and October 3, 2026

REGISTRATION

Member: $8
Non-member: $10

Please select from the timeslots below. Note that space is limited. Due to capacity constraints, each time slot is capped at 8 attendees.

Registrants are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Please be aware that the historic site features uneven ground and flooring, steps, and other structural elements that may present challenges for visitors with mobility impairments.

JULY 11, 2026

Hawkins-Mount House Tours | LI250

October 3, 2026/in Tours/by Kristina Robles

October 3 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

As part of LIM’s America250 programming, join us for special tours of the historic Hawkins-Mount House! American genre painter William Sidney Mount created some of his most memorable scenes from inside an attic studio at this large, rambling 18th-century homestead.

Located at the intersection of a historically-significant section of North Country Road, in Stony Brook, Mount’s ancestral family home, the Hawkins-Mount House, was built around 1725, a witness to the American Revolution, and substantially enlarged over the centuries. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

Dates: Saturdays, March 21, July 11, and October 3, 2026

REGISTRATION

Member: $8
Non-member: $10

Please select from the timeslots below. Note that space is limited. Due to capacity constraints, each time slot is capped at 8 attendees.

Registrants are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Please be aware that the historic site features uneven ground and flooring, steps, and other structural elements that may present challenges for visitors with mobility impairments.

October 3, 2026