King Manor Museum

This article was originally featured in the Queens Chronicle on Nov. 18, 2010
by Andrew Benjamin, qboro Contributor

Apples. Apples. Apples. They’re a healthy food, make a thirst-quenching juice, and a well known computer company has taken a bite out of the fruit in its company logo.

For children interested in learning more about the doctor’s purported foe, “Hands-On History: Apples, Apples, Apples!” at King Manor Museum takes a crisp new look at the fruit from which our city gets its nickname. (more…)

This article originally appeared in the Queens Chronicle on 06/24/2010
by Arielle Concilio , Chronicle Contributor    

Politics runs in the family. At least in Queens it does, where the borough’s long tradition of political dynasties was celebrated last week at King Manor Museum in Jamaica during a portrait unveiling.

The museum — which once was home to the Kings — one of Queens’ first political families, unveiled its newly-restored portrait of John Alsop King, son of founding father Rufus King, and a 19th century New York state governor.    (more…)

This article originally appeared in the Daily News on  Saturday, August 29th 2009.
BY Nicholas Hirshon
DAILY NEWS WRITER

His role in shaping the fledgling nation likely fell into obscurity because he never ascended to the presidency – and few historians explored his accomplishments in crucial yet unsung roles as senator and ambassador to Great Britain.

But a researcher who is combing through King’s 2,200-title library – among the most extensive in early America – hopes findings about books he read and notes he took may someday vault him into the national spotlight.

“Right now, Rufus King would be considered a second-tier founding father,” admitted David Gary, 31, who is exploring King’s volumes for his doctoral dissertation. “My research is trying to make him a first-tier.” (more…)