Take a step back into colonial times with a fascinating fact-filled Docent Tour or self-guided tour of the oldest house in Rocky Point, built in 1721.
Explore the rich history of this important site and learn about the Hallock family's legacy. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through time as you discover the fascinating stories behind each artifact and exhibit.
The 2025 featured exhibits are "1901 E. Brush Shipwreck" and "Needlecrafts of the Hallocks and Tuthills".
The needlework exhibit on the 2nd floor includes works by Frances Hallock Tuthill and her mother Ina Miller Hallock. On the way to the Farm Room, the Shipwreck exhibit in the back hall features pieces of the actual schooner that was wrecked on the beach at Hallock Landing Road in 1901. These pieces were saved by John Hardecker in 1979 and given to the museum in 2023.
A curated collection of sculptures by Rocky Point Artist Temima Gezari are also on view.
Temima is fondly remembered for the open house exhibits she hosted every summer up until a few years before her passing in 2009 at the age of 103. A pioneering young woman for her time, Temima drove across country in a Model A Ford, spending summers painting in Taos, New Mexico and Mexico. In 1933, Diego Rivera befriended and mentored Temima while he was painting his mural at Rockefeller Center.
You are welcome to walk the grounds and see the newly installed Rain Garden full of native plants provided by ReWild Long Island.
Enjoy the view of the Long Island Sound when sitting on one of three large sandstones from the former LIRR Bridge over Hallock Landing Road that were relocated to the house.
Take a short walk up the block to the Hallock Cemetery and view well-preserved headstones dating back to Revolutionary War times and before.
So much is happening! Come and see!
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The house is open to the public from 1 to 4pm every Saturday from March through December.
Tours last approximately 20 minutes, but you can leave or join a tour any time. Reservations are only required for large groups of 10 or more. Call 631-744-1776.
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Look for announcements about community events and visit our website for more information. And stop by often as the Homestead continues with major renovations and improvements, exhibit additions, seasonal talks, events and more!
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$5 Donation welcome.
Group tours by appointment. Call for info in general 631-744-1776.
Volunteers and student interns are always invited to join our dedicated team.
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Directions:
Take 25A to Hallock Landing Road in Rocky Point. Turn North at the corner of 25A and Hallock Landing Road (Starbucks is on the Northeast corner). Heading North, at the second stoplight bear slightly right continuing on Hallock Landing Road. The House is on the left side.
