Historic Map of St James

Courtesy New York Public Library, Atlas of Suffolk County, Volume Two, Plate 3, E. Belcher Hyde, 1902

About Us

Founded in March 2025, Preservation Head of the Harbor, Inc. was born from a collective commitment among residents to safeguard our local heritage.

Following its official incorporation and non-profit designation in June 2025, the organization established its inaugural Board of Directors. The six founding members named below currently lead this vital preservation effort.

Board of Directors

Alexandra Leighton: Co-Chair
Robert Hartman: Co-Chair
Joan Rockwell: Treasurer
Linda Nicosia: Secretary
Leighton Coleman III: Historian & Curator
Jan Coughlan: Outreach Director

Preservation Head of the Harbor is incorporated in New York State and is a federal 501(c)(3) organization.