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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
Retirement home of John Jay (1745-1829), legislator, diplomat, jurist, 2nd Governor of New York State and first Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court. A Path Through History attraction.
Waymark Code: WMVGQR
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2017
Views: 3
The historic site now encompasses sixty-two acres, including lovingly-tended formal gardens, magnificent woodland walks, rolling meadows, and a cluster of 19th century farm buildings. An 1820s schoolhouse and an 1830s barn are open for touring. John Jay Homestead hosts special events throughout the year. Private events can be held at the site by special arrangement. Please call the site for additional information. Source: ( visit link)
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
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
Admission Prices:
$7 Adults
$5 Seniors/Students
$5 per person for pre-arranged groups
Children 12 and under Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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