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2014 Historic House Tour
On Sunday December 7th, the Flushing Friends’ Meeting House will be a stop on the 27th Annual Holiday Historic House Tour in Queens. Sponsored by the Queens Historical Society, the tour is an opportunity to visit seven NYC Landmark sites, while celebrating the holiday season with special activities and refreshments. The Flushing Friends Meeting House…
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Bill to put Quaker Meeting House into national spotlight takes another step in Congress
Two historic Flushing sites are one step closer to getting national attention. The House of Representatives approved legislation Monday to have the National Park Service study the John Bowne House and Old Quaker Meeting House for possible incorporation as National Park Service sites. The Flushing Remonstrance Study Act (H.R. 3222) would require the Secretary of…