National Historic Landmark - Conference House

National Historic Landmark - Conference House

On 11 September, 1776, this was the scene of a meeting between Lord Richard Howe and a committee of the Continental Congress.

The British Admiral offered amnesty in exchange for withdrawal of the Declaration of ...

Conference House

In September 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge met here with British Lord Howe in an unsuccessful negotiation for peace.

Revolutionary War Heritage Trail

Marker is on Satterlee Street, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

The Conference House

Long known as

“The Billopp House”

built before 1700

In this house on September 11, 1776 after the Battle of Long Island a Peace Conference was held between Lord Howe, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge.

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Erected by

Abraham Cole Chapter

Richmond County ...

Conference House

In September 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge met here with British Lord Howe in an unsuccessful negotiation for peace.

Revolutionary War Heritage Trail

Marker is on Satterlee Street, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org