Knapp House is temporarily closed to the public. The grounds and gardens are open seasonally during daylight hours.

Built in 1667, the Knapp House is the oldest home in Westchester. It now houses the archives of the Rye Historical Society and the Village of Rye. The Knapp House Archives contain over 25,000 items pertaining to local history, including photographs, maps, census data, books, pamphlets and manuscripts.

Behind the house, the Kay Donahue Memorial Garden is a historic kitchen and herb garden with authentic plantings maintained by The Little Garden Club of Rye.

The Knapp House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has also been designated a landmark by the City of Rye.

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