Discover the fascinating people who inhabited or visited historic Hempstead House, a Gold Coast mansion at Sands Point Preserve, on Saturday, March 19. That’s when children and their caregivers can enjoy guided tours of 10 magnificent rooms inside historic Hempstead House. The tours will include activities and challenges, including timelines, toys of the period, maps and photographs. Tours are offered at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and are recommended for ages 4 and up. Admission is $5 per person. Parking is $10 or free with membership pass. Preregistration is required. Email info@friendsspp.org and include the ages of children and preferred time. For more information or to purchase a membership, go to www.thesandspointpreserve.com, call 516-571-7901 or visit the Gate House at 127 Middle Neck Rd. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friends of the Sands Point Preserve is a nonprofit with the mission to protect the grounds and mansions and to provide programs in the Phil Dejana Learning Center and Outdoor Classroom.
