A Living Museum Village On Long Island - Old Bethpage Village

Old Bethpage Village Restoration is a living history museum that aims to recreate a typical 19th century Long Island community. It offers a glimpse into past with its historic buildings and costumed docents and various demonstrations of life back then including blacksmith, carpenter, basket-weaving, broom-making and more. The village is a collection of 50+ Long Island buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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The village came into existence in 1963, when Nassau County acquired the 165-acre Powell farm which was originally to be the site of the Nassau County Zoo.

The village opened in 1970 with dozens of historic structures that were saved from demolition.

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The 209-acre village has a collection of buildings including homes, barns, church and a schoolhouse.

This is the Powell Farmhouse, the only original building located on the property when it was acquired.

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The Manetto Hill Methodist Church from Plainview was the first building move to the site.

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Each building is furnished with period items to provide a complete experience.

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There is an actual farm which depicts 19th century farms of Long Island.

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The village has quite a few barns and farm buildings

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What you should know:

• There are walking trails.

• Public restrooms are available.

• Tickets can be purchased on site.

• You could spend a couple of hours to entire day here depending on your level of interest.

• People are friendly and helpful.

• Picnicking is allowed.

• Check website for days and hours of operation and any special events.

Location: 1303 Round Swamp Road, old Bethpage, NY. 11804

For more information: Old Bethpage Village