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The Joseph Lloyd Manor house, located in Lloyd Harbor, Suffolk County, New York, is a historical site and Literary Landmark. The house was constructed between 1766 and 1767 on the Manor of Queens Village, a 3,000-acre provisioning plantation established in the late 17th century on the ancestral lands of the Matinecock Nation. This historical site offers a glimpse into the past, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to learn about the region's history.
Currently, the Joseph Lloyd Manor is owned by Preservation Long Island. The organization uses the manor to educate the public about Long Island's colonial and early national history, the region's history of enslavement, and the legacy of Jupiter Hammon, the first published Black American poet. Visitors to the manor can gain a deeper understanding of these significant aspects of American history.
Jupiter Hammon, the first published Black American poet, is the most notable of the people enslaved at the Manor of Queens Village. He survived three generations of enslavement by the Lloyd family. Visitors to the manor can learn about Hammon's life and legacy, providing a deeper understanding of the history of slavery in the region.
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