Exploring historic Falaise mansion

Seasonal Delights

Those Gold Coast Days
The historic Falaise mansion, one of the few mansions left from Long Island’s Gold Coast era, is now once again open for tours. Falaise was built on a bluff above the Long Island Sound in 1923 for Harry F. Guggenheim and his wife, Caroline, on what is now the Sands Point Preserve. The fascinating architecture of the mansion is French eclectic, based on a 13th-century Norman manor house. Exterior features include an enclosed cobblestone courtyard, thickly mortared brick walls, a steeply pitched roof of heavy tile, and a round tower. The preserve is dominated by the massive English Manor house, Hempstead House, as well as the 100,000-square-foot stable, Castlegould.
Thursday through Sunday, every hour from noon to 3 p.m.; until October. $6, $5 seniors.127 Middleneck Rd., Sands Point. (516) 571-7900.

Independence Day Celebration

Salute To Veterans
The legendary Eddie Money headlines the Town of Hempstead’s Annual Independence Day Salute. Re-live the music of the 1970s and ‘80s, with such hits as “Baby Hold On” “Two Tickets To Paradise.” “Shakin,” “Think I’m In Love,” and “Take A Little Bit.” Then it’s time for a patriotic display of pyrotechnics.
Saturday, June 26, 7:30 p.m., fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, June 27. Town Park Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd. Point Lookout. (516) 431-3900.

Stepping Back In Time

Traditional Dance
Experience summer recreation the way of 19th century Long Islanders: Listen to the tunes of the fiddle and dance to the calls of the local dance master. That tradition can be enjoyed at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, when the Village Dance Ensemble performs. The dancers, all in traditional attire, demonstrate the Jefferson and Liberty, the Lancer’s Quadrille, and Virginia Reel.
Saturday, June 26, 1:30-4 p.m. $10, $7 children 4-14 and seniors. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. (516) 572-8400.