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Old Westbury is a village in the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 4,671 at the 2010 census.
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Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former home of John S. Phipps, his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps and their four children. Completed in 1906 by the English designer, George A. Crawley, the magnificent Charles II-style mansion is nestled amid 200 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds ...
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Old Westbury Gardens welcomes visitors of all ages for guided tours of Westbury House and the formal gardens.
Old Westbury Gardens is a Long Island attraction featuring a historic mansion, formal gardens, and hosting programs & events.
History of Old Westbury. The Village of Old Westbury was first settled in 1658 and was known as "Woodedge" because of its location on the north side of Jericho Turnpike where the flat Hempstead Plains to the south stopped and the rolling woodland to the north began.
Thus on xx, 1959 Old Westbury Gardens was officially opened for visitors to experience one of the few remaining intact country house and gardens from Long Island’s estate era.
Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former country estate of John S. Phipps and his wife Margarita Grace Phipps. Opened to the public in 1959 with the mission of preserving a part of Long Island’s heritage, Old Westbury Gardens is an extraordinary example of a gracious era.
While guests are invited to tour the house and stroll the gardens at their leisure, Old Westbury Gardens volunteers provide daily tours of Westbury House and the Gardens. Please inquire at the reception desk for a daily schedule. Guided tours last approximately 45 minutes.