Crippen House Begins New Chapter in Halesite

The building’s legacy stretches back to 1864 when Peter Crippen, a free-born African American from Virginia purchased the property.

The building’s legacy stretches back to 1864 when Peter Crippen, a free-born African American from Virginia purchased the property.

For one Long Island man, history isn't just in the books, it's in the home where he grew up. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on how his hometown is preserving a nearly 350-year-old landmark.

The iconic home of Peter Crippen is being carefully deconstructed today.