Long Island Museum

Happy #GirlScoutsDay! Today, we’re celebrating our local Troops by sharing some photos from our recent Girl Scout Drop-In Day! Thank you to all the Girl Scouts who came to learn about democracy in America and Long Island! From Daisies to Juliettes, over 70 girls from across the county earned their LIM History Maven Patch and completed requirements towards their democracy badge by exploring our two new exhibitions, “Building the Ballot Box” and “Voices and Votes,” and creating their own suffragette sashes and buttons inspired by the historic objects on display. We also appreciate the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County and the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County who came to support the event and engage the Girl Scouts in conversations about the importance of civic participation. Want to learn more about our Scout programs? Visit the Learn and Explore tab on our website. Plan your visit to see these inspiring exhibitions at longislandmuseum.org. - #LongislandMuseum #GirlScouts #LeaugeOfWomenVoters

LIM and The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council thanks everyone who attended the inaugural screening of our collaborative series, FILM @ LIM. We kicked off the series with “Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way,” followed by an insightful discussion with the film’s director and producer, Donna Zaccaro, who is also Ferraro’s daughter. The film documented Geraldine Ferraro’s trailblazing? Vice-Presidential nomination, highlighting the challenges she faced from political opponents and ingrained patriarchal traditions of the era. Following the screening, Zaccaro joined LIM Co-Executive Director Joshua Ruff for a conversation about her mother’s life and the creative journey behind the film. Join us for the next film screening of the series on April 1st at 7:00 PM as we watch “Home Court,” a PBS Independent Lens documentary about an Asian American high school star who pursues her hoop dreams as recruiting intensifies. Then Join us on May 9th, for a performance of “Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed and Unbowed,” a one-woman show by Ingrid Griffith. Register for both events at https://lnkd.in/eNsGtUtr - #LongIslandMuseum #GeraldineFerraro #DonnaZoccaro

Hit the links for a good cause! ?Come play a round at the world-renowned St. George’s Golf & Country Club during the LIM’s Annual Golf Classic presented by BUDCO Enterprises, Inc., as we honor Kristen Simmons, President of K.M. Simmons Inc. Enjoy a delectable BBQ lunch, followed by a round on one of the nation’s premier golf courses. After a lively afternoon of friendly competition, we return to the clubhouse for a delightful cocktail hour and dinner, along with engaging programming that includes raffle prizes and more! For reservations and sponsorship opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/eH8-S6bW. All proceeds help support LIM’s exhibitions and programming.?

The Long Island Museum would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the over 110 people who attended our opening reception for our “Voices and Votes” and “Building the Ballot Box” exhibitions. It was a fantastic night filled with engaging conversations about our nation’s history and the part our island has played in it. We were honored to welcome local elected officials, including Councilman Johnathan Kornreich and Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay, as well as featured artists Kelynn Z. Alder and Hafsa Maqsood. A special thank you to the Museum Association of New York (MANY) members who attended in support, including Board President Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, Board Member Beth Ann Balalaos, and Agora Project Fellow Ren Lee. Thank you to the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Institution and MANY for selecting us to host “Voices and Votes” and prompting us to create the response exhibition that features many objects from LIM’s collection on view for the first time, along with some incredible artifacts loaned to us by other institutions. Learn more about the exhibitions at longislandmuseum.org.? - “Voices and Votes” is a ?Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition developed by the ?Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. It’s based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. It has been made possible in New York State by the Museum Association of New York. Support for MoMS in New York State has been provided by the United States Congress and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. “A New Agora for New York: Museums as Spaces for Democracy” humanities discussion programs are made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. - #VoicesVotes #AgoraNY #NYSmuseum

We’re celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by honoring the women who helped shape our democracy. Today we are sharing a few of the Women’s Suffrage objects currently on display for our “Building the Ballot Box” exhibition.? Sashes like these were worn during rallies, parades, and street speeches on Long Island. The color yellow became a symbol of the suffrage movement, inspired by the Kansas campaign, which used the hue to represent sunflowers. After decades of activism, New York became one of the first states to grant women the right to vote in 1917. Two years later, Congress passed the 19th Amendment, securing this right for women across the country. Learn more about the history of Women’s Suffrage in America and Long Island by exploring the “Voices and Votes” and ‘Building the Ballot Box” exhibitions. Plan your visit at longislandmuseum.org.?? - “Votes for Women” badge, 1915, Fabric. Long Island Museum Two-piece white lawn dress, 1900, Cotton. Long Island Museum, Gift of the Estate of Edith Weekes Slade, 1965 “Votes for Women” sash c. 1913, Silk satin. Collections of Three Village Historical Society and Museum Tea Gown, c. 1910, Cotton. Long Island Museum “Daughters of Liberty” sash, Silk satin, appliqued stars with beads and sequins, beaded fringe at ends, three metal pins attached. Long Island Museum Dress, 1905, Linen. Long Island Museum, Gift of the Post Morrow Foundation, 1993 - “Voices and Votes” is a Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. It’s based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. It has been made possible in New York State by the Museum Association of New York. Support for MoMS in New York State has been provided by the United States Congress and the @William G. Pomeroy Foundation. “A New Agora for New York: Museums as Spaces for Democracy” humanities discussion programs are made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. - #VoicesVotes #AgoraNY #NYSmuseums #SmithsonianWHM #SmithsonianWomensHistory #LongIslandMuseum #WomensSuffrage

New to the Carriage Museum is a display featuring this photograph of a coachman at work at? the turn of the twentieth century. During the age of carriages, Black men frequently filled the roles of coachmen, hostlers, and stable workers, becoming an essential part of the industry. A handwritten note on the back of this photograph identifies the Black driver as a “handyman” named Tasker. Presumably, “Tasker” was not his given name but a descriptive nickname used by the family for whom he worked. The case of this man being denied his own name shows that both racism and classism were powerful forces in American society. The Long Island Museum is dedicated to including more BIPOC stories in our Carriage Museum with a new exhibition, “Riding Towards Justice,” coming later this year. LIM acquired this photograph as part of our initiative to expand our permanent collection with objects of significance to the BIPOC community on Long Island. Plan your visit to the LIM Carriage Museum at longislandmuseum.org. - Kent Brothers, Garfield, NJ, Photograph of a coachman driving a wagonette with four passengers, Rutherford, New Jersey, c. 1895. - #SmithsonianBHM #BlackHistoryMonth #Carriages #Coachmen #LongIslandMuseum

OPENING TODAY! The Long Island Museum is kicking off three exciting new exhibitions today! ??? Voices and Votes: Democracy in America explores 250 years of American democracy—its actions, reactions, visions, and revisions—as we continue striving toward “a more perfect union.” | On view through April 6, 2025. ??? “Building the Ballot Box: Long Island’s Democratic History” is LIM’s response to “Voices and Votes,” delving into two and a half centuries of democracy on the island, examining pivotal moments, such as the women’s suffrage movement and the local struggle for Civil Rights, during the region’s ever-evolving fight for equality.? | On view through May 18, 2025. ??“Colors of Long Island: Student Art Exhibition” showcases the work of hundreds of young artists across the island from grades pre-K to high school. | On view through May 18, 20205. Learn more about the exhibitions and plan your visit at longislandmuseum.org.? The Museum Association of New York (MANY) is the statewide organizer for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service’s Museum on Main Street Program's "Voices and Votes." Learn more about the New York State tour of the Voices and Votes exhibition: https://agoranewyork.org/ - “Voices and Votes” is a ?Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. It’s based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. It has been made possible in New York State by the Museum Association of New York. Support for MoMS in New York State has been provided by the United States Congress and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. “A New Agora for New York: Museums as Spaces for Democracy” humanities discussion programs are made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. - #VoicesVotes #AgoraNY #NYSmuseums #LongislandMuseum

NOW HIRING: Have a passion for art and history or searching for your next career opportunity? Great news—we’re hiring!? The Long Island Museum is currently looking for three passionate individuals to become part of an organization that strives to provide valuable educational resources for our community and offers a balanced and flexible working environment for our staff. ?? ????????????????: Museum Educator ?? ??????????: Full-time, 33 hours per week ?? ????????????????: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm with select weekend and evening hours as needed. ?? ????????????: $24 per hour ?? ????????????????: Public Relations Manager ?? ??????????: Part-time, 28 hours per week ?? ????????????????: Monday-Wednesday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm and Thursday, 9:00 am–2:30 pm; occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.? ?? ????????????: $22-$24 per hour ?? ????????????????: Finance Associate ?? ??????????: Part-time, 18-21 hours per week ?? ????????????????: Flexible ?? ????????????: $22-$24 per hour All positions are to be filled immediately. For additional information and to submit an application, visit https://lnkd.in/e_Q8PCEa. #Hiring #MuseumWork #Educators #PublicRelations #Finance

As we continue our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, the LIM is proud to highlight a true gem from our art collection: “Summers’ Distraction” by Robert Graham Carter. Carter’s life experiences and technical skills have infused his art with a captivating narrative power with many of his figure paintings focusing on positive depictions of childhood and family. Born in 1938, he graduated from his hometown college, the University of Louisville, and received an MFA degree from the Pratt Institute, in Brooklyn. As a freelance illustrator for book publishers, Carter honed his artistic voice and eventually became a successful professor of drawing, painting, and design at Nassau County Community College. “I love teaching,” he says. “It forces an expansion.”? This work is featured in a display of our latest acquisitions on view in the Art Museum from February 20 through May 18.? We also encourage you to see Carter's inspiring work in the Heckscher Museum of Art's exhibition, “Robert Graham Carter: The Art of Reflection” through May 25, 2025.? - Robert Graham Carter (b. 1938,) “Summers' Distraction,” 2003, Acrylic paint, pencil, and varnish on paper, mounted to board. Long Island Museum Collection ?- #SmithsonianBHM #LongIslandMuseum #RobertGrahamCarter

We begin our observance of #BlackHistoryMonth by sharing a photograph of a young participant in a local civil rights demonstration held on March 5, 1960, generously gifted to the Long Island Museum by Long Island Civil Rights leader Eugene Burnet. Following the Greensboro, North Carolina sit-ins protesting segregation at the F.W. Woolworth lunch counter in early 1960, the NAACP organized pickets in solidarity. Demonstrations took place in Jamaica (pictured here), as well as in Flushing, Astoria, and Hempstead, continuing at various locations across New York every Saturday for many weeks. This photograph, along with others in the collection gifted by Burnett, will be on view at LIM for our exhibition “Building the Ballot Box: Long Island’s Democratic History” starting February 20, 2025 in our History Museum. Learn more about the exhibition at longislandmusuem.org - Photograph of a young boy holding a sign during an organized Long Island Civil Rights demonstration in Jamaica, Queens in front of the Woolworth building, 1960. Long Island Museum, Gift of Eugene Burnett, 2014. ?- #SmithsonianBHM #LongIslandMuseum #CivilRights