When Labor Day and Back-to-School are in the rearview mirror, spend an afternoon with family and friends on the Preserve’s grounds with live music by Eastbound Freight Bluegrass Band, a ‘smoking’ BBQ with a family-friendly menu, and a Bourbon tasting bar. Bring a lawn chair and blanket… enjoy the music, lawn games, and festivities… and take (more…)

The Conservancy proudly announces a new music series of original concerts curated by three extraordinarily talented musicians: Solomon Hoffman, Bobby Katz, and Ethan Usoskin – all Port Washington, NY natives. Casual Thursday evenings at Hempstead House, starting at 8 pm on September 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14. See below for information about individual concerts. (more…)

Once a year at Halloween, historic Hempstead House is transformed into a massive horror house – the theme for 2017: Danté’s Inferno.  The fright-filled mansion spans three floors, including the subterranean dungeon. You’ll see horrific, spine-chilling scenes. Terrifying creatures are lurking everywhere. No one is safe – pray you don’t get lost or captured in the darkness. Not recommended (more…)