Historical Society to Host Tour of 176-Year-Old Douglaston Home

The Douglaston-Little Neck Historical Society will host a tour and garden party that includes food and cocktails at one of the neighborhood’s oldest homes later this month.

On July 31, the historical society will conduct a tour of the 176-year-old home, located at 105 Depew Ave., from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The house, which is owned by long-time community residents Joan and Bill Rose, is one of the oldest properties in the Douglaston Historic District. It is located above the rail road tracks between the Douglaston and Little Neck stations and just around the corner from 42nd Avenue.

The event will include a tour of the house as well as a garden party, at which wine, tea sandwiches and a specially-chilled Mad Hatter Cocktail will be served.

The historical society is using the event as a fundraiser, so there will be a tax-deductible $35 admission fee.

The Rose Cottage, which is filled with antiques, is a Long Island vernacular-style farmhouse from 1835. It includes a Victoria-era addition and is surrounded by gardens.

The property also has winding brick paths and ancient spruce trees.

Send requests for tickets to the historical society at 328 Manor Road, Douglaston, NY 11363. You can also visit the group’s website for the event or call 718-225-4403 for more information.