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Cedarmere is a historic property of the prominent 19th century poet, newspaper editor, and civic leader, William Cullen Bryant. It includes the Bryant home and several other structures that you can visit with your Nassau County car rental overlooking Roslyn Harbor.

Find a piece of history

Cedarmere was once the rural home of the Bryant family on Long Island from 1843 until Bryant's death in 1878. It was a place to escape from the pressures and congestion of the city where Bryant could work on his poetry and relax in nature.

Discover the property

The oldest part of Cedarmere was built in 1787 by Richard Kirk, a Quaker farmer. Bryant enlarged the house, with several renovations. Numerous exotic plants and flowers were planted on the ground, making it a horticultural showplace. After his death, Bryant's daughter took over the house with grandson Harold Godwin. Godwin added a stone bridge and sunken garden to the grounds. He also rebuilt the house in 1902 after a major fire.

Take a walk

When you visit with your Nassau County car rental, you can stroll along the property and se the Gothic mill, a pond with a stone bridge, and a small formal garden. Throughout the year there are also a number of community events that take place, so check out their website to find out what is going on while you are in the area with your Nassau County car rental. This has been called one of the "most beautifully preserved and serene enclaves on the North Shore of Long Island".

Plan your visit

Cedarmere is located on Roslyn Harbor on Bryant Avenue, just north of Northern Boulevard, with your Nassau County car rental. They are open Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. from April through November. Group tours can be arranged as well. The grounds are open daily all year long. Admission is free. When you visit with your Nassau County car rental you will find out that Cedarmere is designated as part of the New York State Undergorund Railroad Heritage Trail.

Discover your heritage

When you visit Long Island with your Nassau County car rental and visit Cedarmere, you will find that they are a part of the New York State Underground Railroad Heritage Trail. These connect historic sites and museums that are unique to the state. New York State was at the forefront of the Underground Railroad movement and a major destination for freedom-seekers.

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