Search results
Today, King Manor is a historic house museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting King’s legacy and early American life in Jamaica, Queens through annual festivals, family programming, concerts, and workshops. Learn more. Visit Us. Location. 150-03 Jamaica Avenue. Jamaica, NY 11432. (718) 206-0545. Tours on the half Hour.
King Manor Museum is a historic house museum that interprets the life and achievements of Rufus King, a former New York Senator, Ambassador, and anti-slavery activist. Learn about his family, his farm, his political career, and his role in the US Constitution.
King Manor Museum is a historic house in Queens, New York, that honors the life and legacy of Rufus King, a former senator, statesman, and opponent of slavery. The museum showcases his political and social activism, his farm and estate, and his family history through interactive tours and programming.
When Rufus King took possession of King Manor in late November 1805, both the house and the landscape were unremarkable. However, under Rufus King’s ownership, King Manor would develop into a complex and intriguing landscape, expanding to 160 acres of bountiful farmland.
King Manor, also known as the Rufus King House, is a historic house at 150th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. The two-story house is the main structure in Rufus King Park, an 11.5-acre (4.7 ha) public park that preserves part of the former estate of Rufus King, a U.S. Founding Father.
- 1806
- Georgian
- December 2, 1974
Make a Reservation. You can make a reservation online by using the form below. Or, call (718) 206-0545. The safety and health of our community, visitors, and staff is our greatest priority; please help us to continue to make this historic site a safe and welcoming community space.
People also ask
What is King Manor?
Where is Rufus King Manor?
Where is King Manor in New York City?
Who owns King Manor?
King Manor is the centerpiece of an 11-acre historic park in Jamaica, Queens. The 18th- and 19th-century house takes its name from Rufus King, a signer of the United States Constitution. Inside the house, interactive exhibits tell the story of Jamaica Village and its people in the early 1800s.
