The Adlib Steelband: Trinidadian Steelband Music Trinidadian steelband music is a form of traditional music that is rarely recognized on Long Island. Since the early 1970s, Trinidadians have lived on Long Island, primarily in Freeport, Hempstead, Glen Cove, and other villages with substantial minority groups. Working in shipping industries, manufacturing plants, and health-care facilities, the […]
LI Traditions · Hudson River Steamboat
The Waterfront Heroes exhibit is now available to local libraries, museums and cultural institutions. The exhibit was curated by LI Traditions, City Lore and folklorists Naomi Sturm and Dan Ward. Ten heroes are profiled, including the South Shore Bay House Owners Association, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association, the South Shore Waterfowlers, the Sandy Hook Pilots Association, painter Naima […]
Soundings feature story on Bay Houses Read the full article. Article courtesy of Soundings
Renowned artist Daniel Pollera had been painting Bay Houses of the South Shore for many years. We were thrilled to be able to raffle off Dan Pollera’s work to support our mission in preserving the maritime traditions of Long Island. Sadly Dan passed away in March 2022. This year we have an extra special […]
