Tours

Take a Tour of "the Castle"

Originally designed by General Robert E. Lee before the Civil War, the officers' club was erected in the 1870s after the war. Located within Fort Totten Park, this historic site in Queens, sometimes known as "the Castle" served as an officers' club until the 1970s. A great example of Gothic Revival architecture, this building has survived the years in excellent condition.

Now headquarters for the Bayside Historical Society and listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places, this building is high on the list of historic places in Queens to visit. Home to the society's exhibits and archival collections, displays at the Officers' Club are changed regularly and highlight different aspects of the area's culture and history. Visitors are welcome to come view the collections Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays for a small suggested donation of $3 per person.