Historic House Tours at Sagtikos Manor

677 West Montauk Hwy,Bay Shore NY 11706

31 July, 2021

Description

Docent led tours of the historic 42-room estate of Sagtikos Manor. Sagtikos Manor was built in 1697 and expanded in 1772 and 1902 to 42 rooms. Learn about the Thompson-Gardiner families, who continuously owned the estate over 200 years. The house is furnished with original family furniture, artwork, accessories with architectural styles from the 1600s to the middle 1900s. This estate once covering 1200 acres, now occupies 10 acres. On these grounds visit the 1900s walled garden, ice house, carriage house and the Thompson-Gardiner family cemetery. During the Revolutionary War, Sagtikos served as temporary headquarters for the British Army. After that war, President George Washington spent the night during his 1790 tour of Long Island. Retrace his steps and visit the bedroom where he slept. Grounds may be explored at your leisure. Manor is not handicapped accessible. Website: http://www.sagtikosmanor.org     |     Email: [email protected] The society manages and provide tours of the 10 acre Suffolk County Historic Site "Sagtikos Manor" originally built in 1697 with 2 additions in 1772 & 1902.  The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The society offers exhibits, docent led historic manor tours, special events and educational programs on Local and Long Island History.  We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and Chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York.