Home of Rufus King, signer of the Constitution and one of the most outspoken opponents of slavery in the early Senate; his 1820 speeches against admitting Missouri as a slave state were among the most radical of the era. The house stands in Rufus King Park, right on Jamaica Avenue.
- Address
- 150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
- Hours
- Tue-Sat 12:00-16:00; closed Sun, Mon
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Suggested admission $5, seniors and students $3 (Historic House Trust, 2026)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Tours run every hour; reservations are encouraged but not required.