National Historic Landmark - John Jay Homestead

National Historic Landmark - John Jay Homestead

Country seat and farm of the distinguished statesman, jurist, and diplomat. He inherited it at the peak of his political career, and personally developed it, spending his retirement years (1801-29) here.

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Welcome to John Jay Homestead

State Historic Site

In 1801, after a distinguished career in public service, John Jay retired to Bedford where until his death in 1829, he enjoyed spending time with his family and improving his farm. Four succeeding generations of the Jay family ...

John Jay Homestead

State Historic Site

The United States’ first Chief Justice, Jay, retired here after drafting New York’s first constitution and serving as President of the Continental Congress and Minister to Spain.

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