King Manor Museum

The King Manor Museum will create a series of three exhibitions about local and national history as well as the abolition of slavery in New York. The museum presents the history of the King family, focusing on Rufus King (1755-1827), a Founding Father and anti-slavery advocate in early American government. The exhibitions will explore such topics as: the history and legacy of antislavery activism from 1805 (which was when Rufus King purchased the property) through the end of the Civil War, the history of Jamaica Queens, and the American bicentennial commemoration in 1976. Staff will work with community members to co-curate exhibitions. Staff will conduct associated public programming with the exhibitions for the benefit of the local Southeast Queens community.