The Conference House

Historically significant 17th century mansion. It is called the Conference House since Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge met with Lord Howe here on September 11, 1776, in an unsuccessful attempt to halt the American revolution. Surrounded by beautiful park. Nice modern viewing station overlooking Raritan Bay.

Visited on a lovely summer afternoon. Took a tour of the Conference House with a knowledgeable guide ($5 a person). The place is full of history. Well maintained and fascinating. The park is large, and right by the water. Bathroom facilities and a great place to walk your dog.

This house has so much significance, and many people do not know what took place here. Definitely go for the tour! It's only $5. Dennis was funny and informative. He gave us the new Yorker version, and it was hilarious. My favorite part was the kitchen downstairs. It had such a cozy 😌 vibe. I wanted to stay and have dinner. There is so much history in this house, worth a visit

All those kids kept in dark rooms for them to grow up, the girls tide to someone.. but I don't want broken children, everyone else, I'm coming for you soon. We will not accept you leaving your home city.

Beautiful view of Raritan Bay from Si. Ideal to walk the trails and enjoy the beauty of SI nature, birds and beach.

Located at the South Shore of Staten Island , this spacious park has been renovated and cleaned up nicely. A pavilion has been added for summertime concerts . A ideal place for a picnic , jog or dog walking . Playground on site for kids and also a visitors center detailing the history of the Conference House

The trails here are short, but very nice. The beach is beautiful and clean.

An important historical monument worth visiting. It calms you down and makes your mood better.

I have promised a close friend I will do a photoshoot of him when fall comes. And after researching quite places with amazing fall colors, I end up here. I wish it was closer to my home. Then I would come every week just to be with myself ! It's just really pretty & so relaxing. This conference house park is located at the southwest part of NY state. It was built on back in 1680. Makes a great background with its historic landmarks & the view of the Raritan Bay. 265 acres of huge biking & hiking trails you will definitely find lots of places to take pictures in fall. I will definitely come back in spring & winter just to see how different it looks . Altho I was supposed do a shoot of my friend I did some shoot of myself too We had fun out there, we had to cut down the trip earlier because that day it was really cold. Do come & have a picnic on this beautiful place. You can also do engagement & birthday shoots. If anyone need one do contact a local photographer like me. I will be happy to create memories for you. Btw, if you research well about this place, you will be very surprised to know the back history ! Feeling too lazy to write them now..

Beautiful park. Very serene. Gives you the feeling of being isolated without being too isolated. It's pretty straightforward to get to being that it's on the bottom of Hylan Boulevard. I'd go in the water, ever, but it's still well maintained and serene. I enjoy going here.

Loved the park and the surrounding historical homes. Walked some of the trail, took a tour of the Conference House(loved the Kitchen) and some of the other buildings that were open at the time of our visit. Could pack a lunch to eat River side, had binoculars so was able to see across the River at the other towns. The area was a pleasant surprise and did not feel as though I was in the city.

Drive all the way down Hylan Boulevard to the very end and you will find this hidden gem. Ben Franklin came here at some point, so you should do the same. It's a serene park (they do tours but you can easily walk it) with tons of history. Perfect for a walk on a crisp fall day or in the summer. I believe you can wall down the hill by the water as well. They have events at the park here - I went to one during Halloween with my niece and nephew which was fun and family-friendly. Don't miss out on a walk through the gardens too.

Nice and serene park located at the tip of Staten Island. Went on Sunday afternoon for a stroll. There really wasn't anything to do there expect for walking around and enjoying the nature. The kayak launching pier is still closed, and doesn't look like it'll be repaired anytime soon since it's been a couple years since Hurricane Sandy. There are small slightly hidden paths to the beach. Not sure if anyone actually swims there since there was so much shells, rocks, driftwood and garbage on the sand. Other then that, it was very serene. A lighthouse and New Jersey is visible across the river. We passed by many residents walking their dogs, and others just going out for a walk. The S78 bus stops near the park. Parking is outside the park, on the streets. There were many nice Victorian homes near the park for anyone who enjoys looking at vintage homes.

I know, I'm trying to be more stingy with the 5 star ratings - but... The Conference House, (also known as the Bentley Manor and the Captain Christopher Billup House) ROCKS. It was built about 1675 and is in the southern most tip of New York State in my home borough, neglected Staten Island. It is famous for the Peace Conference held there on September 11, 1776, which unsuccessfully attempted to end the American Revolutionary War. Imagine, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge gracing our now forsaken island with their importance! They politely declined the peace offering of the Brits, and 7 more yrs of strife ensued. The House, a National and New York City Landmark, is the only pre-Revolutionary manor house still surviving in New York City. This venerable edifice is positioned in Conference House Park facing Raritan Bay. Shit - another reason to to cross two bridges if you are a rare city car owner. Otherwise, it's the subway to the ferry, to the train...all...the...way...to the end.!! Sorry. Staten Island is a bitch. Welcome to my life.

Beautiful park. A great chunk of history. I'd come here more often if it wasn't about as far as possible from my house and still on Staten Island.

Absolutely a gorgeous place. The view from the house over looks Raritan Bay and Perth Amboy. A wonderful place for a picnic.There are also many trails to walk that are easy and flat. A true gem.

Great place to watch the sunset in Staten Island. Also a nice place for a picnic on the large lawn and there's access to beach such that it is, and a little hiking available as well. Benjamin Franklin stood in that conference house. His famous quote, "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety" is becoming apparent today via ongoing drone wars, domestic spying, and the police state America has become.

This is a nice quiet park in the southern area of staten island. There is plenty of green space and walking trails, but no play area for kids. There is no swings, fields, basketball courts. This is not your typical park. It does have the beautiful conference house historical society. It's a nice place to unwind and relax.

Very cool place once you learn the history. It used to be a beautiful place to just walk around ( nice trails along the water, bird sanctuary, ) but hurricane Sandy destroyed a lot. The Parks department is slacking big time with its repair. I guess the true tax payers of the area come second to other areas. Once it's repaired I will give it 5 stars.

Great park but be very careful when walking your dog(s) here because of ticks. We found three on my dog just this past Saturday.

A beautiful place to have a picnic, take a walk, relax and take in the moment. One of my favorite places to frequent on the south shore. Also they have tours where you can visit the conference house and other surrounding homes that hold A LOT of history

The Conference House is a real gem on Staten Island, propelling any visitor into life as it once was on the Island. A nice change and surprise after the usual offerings of the Island. It's amazing to hear the history and its role in the Revolution with a visit by John Adams. I recommend it for a historic Staten Island Tour, like one I took back in late Summer to get myself acquainted with the history of the place where I grew up.

Once in Tottenville, walk down to Conference House. This is a historic site where the English and Americans held discussions during the independence war. It is simply a nice, quiet spot. Note also the beautiful herbal garden. Walk from here to the train station. You may spot some old wooden colonial mansions. Most of Main Street is however pretty new. Cross the railroad bridge: on the other side is a pleasant bar and restaurant, the Tottenville Inn, run by two women (the place is empty in the mean time: maybe the women didn't get along that well in the end? A pity anyway)