A Coast Guard and tower beacon were maintained here during the Revolution. The original wooden lighthouse, built in 1806, was blown down in 1815. The last German U-Boat sunk in World War II is at its final resting place 2 miles off the light. Located on 1460 Ocean Rd. Grounds are open.
Tours are by appointment.
It has several farm buildings, an historic cemetery and nature trails. There are scheduled events, demonstrations, and lecture series. Located on Cononchet Farm on Rte. The property is one of the area's original Plantation Farms. The Kinney Bungalow was built in 1899 by Francis Kinney, a successful New Your tobacco magnate and used as a private country club.