Kohl’s Jericho: A Society of Friends

Jericho, New York, located within the North Shore area of Long Island, does indeed get its name from the biblical city located on the Jordan River. This is because Jericho was traditionally home to many Quakers, a Christian denomination also known as members of the Society of Friends. In the colonial era and onwards, Jericho was home to many Quakers seeking a better, peaceful life after suffering persecution in Great Britain and the original US colonies. The Quaker values of pacifism and equality are perhaps best displayed at the historically preserved Maine Maid Inn. There, noted preacher and abolitionist Valentine Hicks ran a clandestine stop along the Underground Railroad.

The history of the area doesn’t stop there. You can discover why Long Island is dubbed the “cradle of aviation” at the aptly-named Cradle of Aviation Museum, or tour a well preserved early 20th century manor and its surrounding formal gardens at the Old Westbury Gardens. Even with such deep roots, however, Jericho is very much a modern community. In addition to being headquarters to companies like Aer Lingus and Nathan’s Famous, it is also home to Kohl’s Jericho. Conveniently located betwixt the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and the Jericho Turnpike (NY 25), Kohl’s Jericho is easily accessible from the neighboring communities of Hicksville, New Cassel, Westbury and Brooksville. Stop by Kohl’s Jericho today, your shop for bargains on clothing, accessories, home goods and more.