ABOUT US
Friends of Lott House
The Friends of the Lott House is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was incorporated as the Hendrick I. Lott House Preservation Association in 1994. The group was founded by a group of architects and community members who were passionate about preserving the historic Lott House, which was unoccupied and in a state of disrepair.
Today, the Friends of the Lott House continues to be composed of community volunteers who are working in collaboration with NYC Parks and Historic House Trust towards restoring the interior of the house and opening it to the public. The organization is committed to ensuring that this important piece of New York City's history is preserved for future generations.
Our Mission
Friends of the Lott House’s mission is to preserve and interpret the history and material culture of the 1720 and 1800 Hendrick I. Lott farmhouse in Marine Park, Brooklyn. It aims to educate and engage the public about this historic structure; the Lott family; the farm; the community of enslaved, immigrant and native-born workers; and the history of southern Brooklyn through interpretive programming.
Board Members
ALYSSA LOORYA, PhD
President
KIMBERLY HOWARD-THOMASSEN
Treasurer
ELISSA RUTIGLIANO
Secretary
MARY TSALTAS-OTTOMANELLI
Executive Director
THOMAS J. CAMPANELLA
GREG BORRUSO
KEVIN HANLEY
BOB KAPLAN
PAUL LINK
MEGAN LYNCH
ROB MAZZUCHIN
See one of our nation’s oldest homes
OUR PARTNERS
The Hendrick I. Lott House is owned by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and is a member of The Historic House Trust of New York City. Friends of the Lott House serves as the community partner to develop programs and raise funds to ensure the preservation of this historic site. Programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with City Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse, and NYS Assembly member Jaime Williams. Our neighborhood partners include Marine Park Alliance and Marine Park Community Association.
