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| Historic Garden Tour |
Each year, the Long Island Historical & Preservation Society opens the doors to some of Long Beach’s most fascinating private homes, and the 2026 tour continued that tradition with a fresh lineup of residences. This year’s event took place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 and unlike a typical museum visit, this experience was immersive and personal. Guests move from home to home by either walking or driving along a roughly mile and a half route while discovering interiors and gardens rarely seen by the public.
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| Museum House Garden: Hollywood Juniper & Kerria |
The tour officially kicked off at the Society’s museum, located at 226 West Penn Street, a historic home dating back to 1909. Here, visitors receive a brochure outlining the route, background information, and highlights of each property. From that moment on, the day becomes a self-guided exploration through Long Beach’s architectural past. Beyond the interiors, the gardens are a highlight in their own right. Spring in Long Beach provides the perfect backdrop for coastal-friendly plantings, backyard retreats and historic landscaping elements that echo early 20th-century style. These outdoor spaces offer inspiration for gardeners and plant lovers alike, blending ornamental beauty with practical design suited to seaside living.
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| Kerria japonica (Japanese Kerria or Japanese Rose) |
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| A Little Garden Whimsy! |
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| Garden of Eaton Dedication |
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| Museum House Garden |
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Museum House Garden
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| Residential Garden |
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| Residential Garden Raised Planters |
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| Residential Garden Arbor |
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Daffodils are Blooming!
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Grape Hyacinths
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A Little Something Extra While on the Way-Topiary Garden
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| Topiary Garden |
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| Topiary Garden |
What makes this tour truly special is the collaboration behind it. Homeowners, volunteers, and local historians all come together to create an experience that is both educational and welcoming. The event also serves a larger purpose, supporting the preservation work of the Historical Society. Proceeds help maintain the museum and fund restoration projects that keep Long Beach’s heritage alive for future generations. The Long Beach Historical Society House & Garden Tour isn’t just an event, it’s a journey through time, told through homes,landscapes, and the people who preserve them.
If you’ve ever wondered about the history your neighborhood holds, a house and garden tour is the perfect chance to step inside and discover the past, one doorway, one garden, and one chapter of history at a time.
Author: Lee @A Guide to Northeastern Gardening, © Copyright 2010-2026. All rights reserved.
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