Bayside Historical Society

Bayside Historical Society is located at 208 Totten Ave in Fort Totten and has been in the business of Historical Society since 1964.

BHS is located at the Castle in Fort Totten. Built in1887, the building was originally used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as their Officers' Mess Hall and Club. The Gothic Revival-style Castle is a NYC designated landmark, and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. BHS is a cultural Institute that serves as a learning destination, a resource for researchers and the...

Mission: The Bayside Historical Society was founded in 1964 to collect, preserve and disseminate information concerning the history of Bayside, Queens, and its adjacent communities, to advocate for preservation and protection of its most historic structures and distinctive neighborhoods through the landmarking process, and to strive to develop a broad constituency of like-minded preservation...

All Brides Should Feel Like a PrincessWhy Not Host Your Reception in The Castle?
The Bayside Historical Society is located in a landmark building (known as The Castle) in scenic, waterfront Fort Totten Park in Bayside, Queens.  We offer you the oppotunity to host an elegant or casual reception with a variety of rooms available for rental.  We also offer kitchens for the convenience of your...