Kingsland Homestead

Kingsland Homestead in Queens, NYC is a historic home with a long history. Kingsland Homestead is the site of the remains of a weeping beech tree that was designated a historic landmark. The tree was thought to have been planted in 1847 before it finally rotted and succumbed to its death. The tree is suspected to be the source of all weeping beech trees in the United States. The house is also the noted site of the first Quaker meeting place in New Amsterdam. Here are some of the "must see" items at Kingsland Homestead. The World War II Exhibit About Life In Queens The Slavery in Queens Exhibit Weeping Beech Park