The Roslyn Landmark Society, in partnership with Cedarmere, is excited to welcome cultural historian Diane Schwindt for its upcoming event on April 26th. Part of our America 250 celebration, Mills, Hearth & Community: Revolutionary-Era Life on Long Island initiative, was developed through a grant proposal to the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. This program brings Revolutionary War history to life through immersive, place-based experiences. Known for her hands-on demonstrations of colonial cooking and domestic life, Schwindt offers a vivid look at the daily realities faced by women on Long Island during the British occupation, highlighting the physical demands, scarcity, and uncertainty of wartime life.
Recently featured in Newsday, Schwindt was among a group of historians presenting on “Women and the American Revolution on Long Island,” emphasizing the often-overlooked roles of women who managed households, farms, and businesses amid deep divisions between Loyalists and Patriots. At Cedarmere, she will bring that same energy and authenticity to the Mills & Hearth event, connecting domestic history to the broader story of Long Island during the Revolution. This special program offers a unique opportunity to experience history in a tangible way and deepen our understanding of the people, especially women, who shaped life on Long Island during one of its most turbulent periods.
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