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King Manor is a historic house museum in Jamaica, Queens, where Rufus King, a Founding Father and anti-slavery advocate, lived with his family. Visit the museum to learn about King's legacy and early American life, and enjoy annual festivals, family programming, concerts, and workshops.
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Visit the 18th-century farmhouse of Rufus King, a founding father, framer of the Constitution, and abolitionist. Learn about his political legacy and antislavery history through interactive tours and community programs.
Learn about the origins and evolution of King Manor, a historic house and farm in Jamaica, Queens. Explore how Rufus King, John A. King, and their descendants shaped the property and the surrounding area.
In King Manor's early years as a museum, one room on the second floor was set aside for the display of furniture and antiquities. The house hosted exhibits such as antiques collections, as well as samplers, metals, and textiles exhibitions.
King Manor Museum is a landmark in Queens, NY, where Rufus King, a Founding Father and anti-slavery advocate, lived for over three generations. The museum features rotating exhibits, City history, and community events.
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Visit the former home of Rufus King, a signer of the US Constitution and abolitionist, and explore his legacy and the 19th-century culture at King Manor Museum. Learn about the museum's exhibits, tours, events and how to plan your visit in Jamaica, Queens, NY.