Jericho – Quaker History and Historic Houses

Jericho tells its story through specific places: the Jericho Friends Meeting House, historic houses in the Jericho Historic Preserve, and the Local History Collection and Archives offer different ways to explore the past. There is also a culinary side, with American cuisine.

A Quaker Meeting House with a History of Its Construction

The Jericho Friends Meeting House was built in 1788 and designed by the well-known Quaker preacher Elias Hicks. In addition to its construction date, the building’s history includes a later addition: in 1818, a porch was added to protect the two southern doors. Details about the design, construction, and addition give the building a tangible history, rather than defining it simply as an old meeting place.

The Jericho Friends Meeting is located at 6 Old Jericho Turnpike in Jericho, New York. Anyone interested in Quaker history and historic architecture can include this specific place in their plans for Jericho. The porch is a notable detail: it was not described as mere decoration but was explicitly added to protect two doors.

Historic Houses in the Jericho Historic Preserve

The Jericho Historic Preserve is a 20-acre preserve established in 1972 by the Nassau County Legislature. All the buildings there are original structures and have stood on their original foundations for more than 300 years. This makes the Preserve a distinct point of interest for anyone interested in historic buildings and how they fit into local history.

The Ketcham/McAllister House is part of the Preserve. The Malcolm House, also known as the Jackson/Malcolm House, has been part of it since 2000. These names refer to two different houses within the preserve; the date the Malcolm House became part of it is also specified. The historic houses in the Preserve are listed on the New York Register of Historic Places.

For directions, the Jericho Historic Preserve is on the north side of Jericho Turnpike, immediately east of Route 106. The Maine Maid Inn is also part of Jericho’s historical story: it is designated a landmark of the Town of Oyster Bay. It was dedicated on May 15, 2012. Alongside the houses in the Preserve, this gives the town another named historic landmark.

Local History and American Cuisine

Anyone wishing to explore the local past in more detail can visit the Local History Collection and Archives at the Jericho Public Library. The collection is on the second floor. Visitors are asked to arrange an appointment by phone in advance, so be sure to take this requirement into account when planning your visit. This makes it possible to combine an interest in historic buildings with a look at local history and archival materials.

The Milleridge Inn in Jericho offers another facet of the area. It is home to one of the country’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and serves American cuisine. This adds a culinary connection to the historical themes. Your interests can guide your choice of vacation rental: Jericho combines specific historic places with a documented restaurant tradition, without requiring them to be part of a single itinerary.

More local pages: Levittown, Massapequa, Uniondale, Roslyn, Carle Place, Manhasset, Rockville Centre and Plainview.

For the broader travel overview: Nassau.