The Caumsett Foundation
Helping Support and Enhance Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
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Welcome to Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Our mission is “To support and enhance Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve as a unique and historic environment on Long Island’s north shore. The Foundation is dedicated to education, low-impact recreation, historic and environmental preservation and conservation of the scenic value, natural heritage and cultural history of the site.” The Caumsett Foundation has been recognized as a model “friends group.” We work closely with New York State Parks and the community toward a common mission: to support and enhance Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve as a unique and historic environment.
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There's many ways to enjoy the park, whether it's as a supporting member, volunteer, taking part in our events, donating or just visiting this beautiful resource.
Our Projects
Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly Colony
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve contains the only known breeding colony of the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly on all of Long Island. While this butterfly is found throughout New York State there have only been 4 records on Long Island over a period of 40 years prior to its discovery at Caumsett in 2009.
Caumsett Cafe and Seating Shed
One of the most appreciated additions to the Park is the Caumsett Café, completed in 2020. Architect Beyer Blinder Belle designed the adaptation of the former Spreader Shed in the Dairy Barn Complex into a compact seasonal café.
Tree Restoration Project
The Park came to a standstill in early September 2021 with the arrival of a microburst caused by Hurricane Ida which toppled 200 trees. The Caumsett Foundation wanted to help address this enormous loss, especially in the front of the Park.
