Raynham Hall Museum, Historic house museum in Oyster Bay, New York, United States.
The building combines colonial architecture from 1738 with Victorian additions from 1851, featuring period rooms across two distinct historical styles.
During the Revolutionary War, this residence served as headquarters for the Queen's Rangers while simultaneously functioning as a base for the Culper Spy Ring.
The museum presents extensive exhibits about the Townsend family's merchant activities and their involvement in early American commerce and politics.
The museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and an augmented reality experience through the 1776AR app for self-guided exploration.
The property houses the first documented Valentine's Day letter in American history, written by Lieutenant Colonel John Simcoe to Sarah Townsend in 1779.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 40.87228,-73.53162
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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