199 Broadway
Lawrence
(516) 239-1157
Free General Admission
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Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: noon-4 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
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Enrolled on the National Register of Historic Places
A New York State Revolutionary War Trail Site
One of the finest pre-Revolutionary War homes on Long Island, Rock Hall was built in 1767 for Josiah Martin, a wealthy West Indian plantation owner. The Georgian-style home belonged to two of the area's most famous families, the Martins and Hewletts. In 1948, the Hewlett family deeded Rock Hall to the Town of Hempstead. After an extensive restoration, it opened as a museum in 1953. Today, Rock Hall is affiliated with the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (SPLIA).
The museum offers a guided tour, programs of historic interest, special lectures and an educational program for students. Visit the museum's cellar. The Warming Kitchen, Cold Storage Room and Wine Cellar offer fascinating views of the rarely seen working areas in an 18th century plantation-style home. Also located in the cellar is the museum's ongoing Archaeology Exhibit Room. There you will see a display of 18th and 19th-century artifacts that continue to be uncovered during excavations at Rock Hall.
Visit the Museum Gift Shop for great gifts. Open during museum hours.
Friends of Rock Hall
The Friends of Rock Hall is a voluntary organization that works closely with the museum to sponsor programs of interest. The Friends also raise funds to purchase furnishings and to sponsor historic research. Memberships are available starting at $20 per individual, with paid members entitled to a 10% discount on Museum Gift Shop purchases.
Join now! Become a member of the Friends of Rock Hall. Corporate matching gifts are appreciated. Friends of Rock Hall is a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
| FRIENDS OF ROCK HALL MEMBERSHIP |
| Individual |
$20 |
| Family |
$40 |
| Sponsor |
$125 |
| Corporate Sponsor |
$250 |
| Benefactor |
$500 |
Please make membership checks payable to Friends of Rock Hall and send to:
Friends of Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence, NY 11559.
Visa and Mastercard welcome.
Exhibitions & Events
A Note of Historical Significance!
Museum space is limited and registration is required for all programs. Please call (516) 239-1157 in advance. Make all checks payable to the Friends of Rock Hall. We accept payments by Visa and Mastercard. All events sponsored by the Friends of Rock Hall. Refreshments for programs are provided in part by Trader Joe's of Hewlett.
Rock Hall Children's Garden Club
Gardening: A Lesson in Life
Tuesdays, May 25 to August 24, 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Children will learn how to cultivate, seed, plant and tend a vegetable and herb garden. Membership to the Garden Club is $80* for children ages 5 through 10.
*Garden Club fee includes instruction, plants and seeds.
Children's Summer Workshop Series
Children ages 5 to 9 are invited to participate in a trio of Rock Hall Activities.
Fee: $40 per child for all three sessions, $15 per child for one session.
Materials included and rain dates are the Thursday following each class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
PAINT A POT WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 6 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Spend an hour in our beautiful garden. Paint and plant a flower pot of your own. Workshop includes a walking tour of the museum's Children's Garden.
WAMPUM WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 13 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Learn about wampum, the currency used by Dutch colonists and Native Americans in the 1600s. Make your own wampum jewelry out of clay.
DECOUPAGE WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 27 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
During colonial times pieces of paper were hard to come by, so colonists saved every bit and put them to use. Learn the art of decoupage and make a gift box.
Free Evening Concert - Vintage Bliss
Tuesday, August 3 at 8 p.m.
Vintage Bliss performs the great jazz standards and classic dance tunes of artists like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Bobby Darren. FREE.
Children's Show: The Magic and Comedy of Jim McClenahan
Wednesday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy side splitting comedy, spell-binding magic and spirited sing-a-longs in this fun-filled children's show. Jim's wacky antics will induce giggles and guffaws from youngsters and adults alike. FREE.
Children's Show: Erik's Reptile Edventure
Monday, August 2 at 11 a.m.
Erik's Reptile Edventure is designed to educate youngsters about the importance of nature and science. The program provides a fun and educational experience that encourages children to learn more about reptiles, amphibians and bugs. FREE.