History · Shelter Island
A 243-acre estate granted in 1652 to Nathaniel Sylvester. The dark story — enslaved Africans labored here for over a century — is now part of the manor's public programming. The farm programs run year-round.
Hours
Tours in summer; farm open daylight
Admission
$15 tour
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Official site
Access
Open to visit
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