Sagtikos Manor Historical Society

The Sagtikos Manor was built in 1697 by Stephanus Van Cortlandt, first American born Mayor of New York City. Several families owned the Manor until Jonathan Thompson purchased the property in 1758. Many generations of the Thompson-Gardiner Family members owned Sagtikos until 2002.

The estate once served as headquarters for the British Army on Long Island for a brief time during the Revolutionary War. President George Washington stayed there overnight during his tour of Long Island in 1790.

The Manor House was built in 1697 and expanded in 1772 and again in 1902. Once occupying 1200 acres, currently the property resides on ten acres with several structures comprising of a walled garden, ice house, carriage house and the Thompson-Gardiner family cemetery. The forty two room house is furnished with original family pieces, just as it was when the last owner moved out in 1963. Take a tour through the Manor House where you can view furniture, accessories and architectual styles from the 1600s to the middle 1900s. Retrace the steps that George Washington took when you enter the house and visit the bedroom where he slept.

The Sagtikos Manor Historical Society is concerned for the well being of its volunteers, visitors and supporters. Due to mandates and issues related to the COVID-10 outbreak, we will let you know when 2021 house tours and events are resumed.