RAYNHAM HALL MUSEUM
OYSTER BAY, NY
Raynham Hall Museum is a historic house in Oyster Bay, NY. The house is located on West Main Street and was built in 1738 by the Townsend family. It was used as a headquarters by General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The house has been restored to its original appearance and is open to the public for tours.
The two-story, Georgian-style house features a large central hall with two long wings, each containing four rooms. The walls are made of clapboard and the windows are framed with white clapboard shutters. The floors are made of wide-plank wood and feature period furniture and artifacts.
The museum offers guided tours that explore the history of the house and the Townsend family. Visitors can view the original furniture and artifacts, including a bed that George Washington slept in during the Revolutionary War.
The museum also houses a collection of artifacts from the American Revolution, including muskets, swords, and uniforms. There are also historical documents and photographs, including a letter from George Washington to the Townsend family thanking them for their hospitality.
The museum hosts a variety of special events, including the annual Oyster Festival, which celebrates the history of Oyster Bay. It also hosts lectures, workshops, and educational programs.
Raynham Hall Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the area and the American Revolution. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.
RAYNHAM HALL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in OYSTER BAY NY. US MID #8403600136
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
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- telephone: 5169226808
RAYNHAM HALL MUSEUM
20 WEST MAIN STREET
OYSTER BAY
NY
11771
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RAYNHAM HALL MUSEUM Information
| MID # | 8403600136 |
| Name | RAYNHAM HALL MUSEUM |
| Alternate Name | RAYNHAM HALL MUSEUM |
| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 40.872209, -73.531603 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 059 US Census Tract: 518000 US Census Block: 2004 |