Curriculum-based education programs are conducted at the William Floyd Estate house and grounds.
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The William Floyd Estate, which was donated to Fire Island National Seashore in 1965, is located on the mainland of Long Island in Mastic Beach, New York. The estate contains the ancestral house, grounds, and cemetery of the William Floyd family. William Floyd, a Revolutionary War general and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born in the house in 1734.
The Floyd family lived in the house for eight generations, so the estate contains architectural features and artifacts from three centuries of American life. The family used the house and property in different ways over the years. In colonial times, the Floyds ran a huge plantation; later, the family turned to business and politics, and the lands were used for outdoor recreational pursuits like hunting and fishing.
Interpretive programs include guided tours of the house and cemetery. Restrooms are available by the parking area.
Things To Do:
 Interpretive
Programs/Guided Tours
Education Programs
Wildlife Viewing
The William Floyd Estate is a newly-recognized South Shore Estuary Reserve Bayway Destination.
How To Get There
Important Phone Numbers:
(Seasonal, late-May — October)
William Floyd Estate:
631-399-2030 |
