TIL about Gardiners Island. 2nd largest private island in the US and owned by the same family since 1639. Located at the east end of Long Island, it’s over 5 sq miles with 1,000 acres each of old growth forest and meadows. Captain Kidd buried treasure there, first lady Julia Tyler was born there.

by whatilearned August 30, 2022, 10:59 pm