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 John Jay Homestead State Historic Site - Katonah NY Posted by:  nomadwillie
N 41° 15.086 W 073° 39.605
18T E 612260 N 4567534
The homestead is also known as Bedford House or as John Jay House. It was the home of statesman John Jay, first Chief Justice of the United States. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1981.
Waymark Code: WMVGQQ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2017
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The homestead is also known as Bedford House or as John Jay House. It was the home of statesman John Jay, first Chief Justice of the United States. In 1977, Friends of John Jay Homestead - a non-profit member organization, was founded to increase public appreciation and awareness of John Jay Homestead State Historic Site and to support and contribute to the New York state work in the site, by raising funds and providing volunteer assistance for John Jay Homestead’s preservation, restoration and interpretation, among others. Source: ( visit link)
Theme:
American History
Street Address:
Jay St, Katonah NY
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
May 1 - October 15
Hourly House Tours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1pm-4pm
25-Minute Highlight Tours: Saturdays during Farm Market, 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am
Discovery Centers: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
October 16 - April 30
Hourly House Tours: Thursday-Saturday, 1pm-3pm
Discovery Center: Closed for the season
Cost: 7.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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