Explore the people and places
that made history
Step back in time in Nassau County. Visit historic Sagamore Hill, President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Summer White House,” tour Jazz Age mansions that inspired “The Great Gatsby,” step into George Washington’s Spy Trail, stroll through Gilded Age gardens, and so much more. Each landmark offers a glimpse into the events and people who shaped our vibrant community – and country.
A small but unique museum dedicated to the history and craftsmanship of guitars.
This 40–room mansion, named to the National Register of Historic Places, is an outstanding example of the…
Elderfields Preserve, also known as the Hewlett-Munson-Williams House, is one of the oldest homes on Cow Neck,…
Housed in the Raynor Historical Museum, a Civil War-era bayman’s cottage, the museum showcases a variety of…
Step back in time
History happens here – and you can experience it all at these epic events.
Here, history comes alive
Discover Nassau County’s place in history, one museum, mansion, garden, and presidential go-to at a time.
