Bowne House 1
History Exhibition
Bowne House 2
Bowne House 3
Bowne House 4
Bowne House 5

Bowne House

Opens Wednesday at 1:00 PM

Flushing

📜"Fascinating. Moving. Historic. Associated with the Flushing Remonstrance, one of our first great declarations of religious liberty."
📅Book tours in advance, especially for groups
🏠Pair with nearby Kingsland Homestead for a history day

Built in 1661, this 17th-century home is the oldest in Queens and a cornerstone of American religious liberty. Step into original Anglo-Dutch rooms where Quaker John Bowne defied colonial authorities, and later generations sheltered freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad.

17th-century architecture
Quaker heritage
Underground Railroad site
American religious liberty
Upcoming events at Bowne House
Saturday, Sep 19
Storytime & Craft Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

Storytime & Craft Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 19 at 11am

Flushing

Kids' heritage storytime

Saturday, Oct 24
A Very Happy Halloween Storytime & Craft at Bowne House

A Very Happy Halloween Storytime & Craft at Bowne House

October 24 at 11am

Flushing

Colonial house halloween party

Beginner's Felt Christmas Ornament Workshop

Beginner's Felt Christmas Ornament Workshop

October 24 at 1pm

Flushing

Handmade holiday crafts

Book Tickets