This is the oldest residence standing “as it was” in Miller Place. The central structure of the house dates from ca. 1720. The house you see today is actually 3 separate homes that have been joined into one. The middle section is the original part, the west section added around 1740, and the east section added around 1816. William Miller and most of his descendants were farmers – and the house was occupied until 1978 when his last descendant, Harry Millard, passed away. In 1758, Captain Thomas Terry commandeered the house while he mustered the militia for duty in the French and Indian War. The Miller Place – Mount Sinai Historical Society purchased the house in 1979 from his estate and the outhouse in the back is original to the site as well. The other outbuildings – including the Samuel Miller Post Office, Cherub Barn, Dorothy Smith corn crib, and storage house were donated to the society and moved to the site. There are complete house tours available in the spring / summer and by appointment to where you can see more of the residence and experience life in 1700 & 1800s. There used to be a barn on the west side of the house that fell into disrepair and was torn down.
