Welcome to King Manor

Historic home of Rufus King: Founding Father, framer of the Constitution, and early voice in the anti-slavery movement.

Rufus King (1755 - 1827) was a framer and signer of the United States Constitution, a U.S. Senator, and a passionate antislavery advocate throughout his life. He and his family lived at King Manor over three generations, with a dedication to improving their 160 acres of land and developing it as a successful working farm. 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.

Visit Us

Location

150-03 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 206-0545

Tours on the half Hour

Tuesday-Saturday: 12pm - 4pm ( reservation encouraged but not required)

Please call (718) 206-0545 for same day availability

CLOSED: Sunday and Monday

Need to visit for another reason? Artists, vendors and researchers can make an appointment here.
School field trips are available here.


Getting Here

 

Limited free parking is available. Please call in advance of your visit to reserve.

Via the E or J train: Get off at Jamaica Center/Parsons Archer and walk toward 153 Street and Jamaica Avenue.

Via the F train: Get off at Parsons Blvd and walk toward 153 Street and Jamaica Avenue.

Via the LIRR: Get off at the Jamaica station and walk toward 153 Street and Jamaica Avenue.

“I have yet to learn that one man can make a slave of another. If one man cannot do so, no number of individuals can have any better right to do it.”

- Rufus King, 1820

Upcoming Events

 

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