Old Quaker Meeting House, Religious structure in Flushing, Queens, United States
Description
The Old Quaker Meeting House is a colonial-era house of worship in Flushing, Queens. The structure features large oak timbers and a notably steep hipped roof that rises to roughly the height of its two-story main body.
History
This house of worship was built in 1694 and stands as the oldest in New York State. George Washington and other influential figures from early America visited the site during their travels.
Culture
The building displays Quaker design through its plain rectangular form and hand-cut wooden beams throughout. Visitors see the simple benches and unadorned interior space that reflects the community's approach to worship.
Practical
The site holds regular worship services and offers timed visits for guests. It helps to check in advance when each opportunity occurs and how to get there by public transport.
Did you know?
A burial ground beside the building holds the graves of John Bowne and others who shaped Long Island's past. These burials connect the place to individuals who played roles in forming the region's story.
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