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Hamilton Grange Foyer

The foyer is the first view that a guest visiting Hamilton would have seen. Centered in this room is a marble bust of Hamilton by Guiseppe Ceracchi depicted as a Roman senator, which Hamilton sat for in 1791 or 1792. An inital terra cotta version of the bust was sent to Italy, where a marble version was carved. The bust cost Hamilton $620. The Hamilton family kept the original bust for many years, until it was sold. The bust in The Grange today is a copy of the original.

On the floor in the foyer is a marble-imitation stretched canvas painted mat. This flooring style would have provided a stately appearance at a fraction of the cost.


Keep Exploring The Grange:

A late 18th century model pianoforte stands among chairs upholstered in green silk.
Parlor

The parlor was the main entertaining space for the guests at the Grange.

A table in a white table cloth bears silverware, a mirror tray, candle sticks, flowers and glasses.
Dining Room

The Dining Room at The Grange was equipped to host over a dozen dinner guests.

A room painted lime green contains mahogany bookshelves, a winged armchair, a tea table and a desk.
Study

The study was where Hamilton wrote and did work from his country seat.





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Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Last updated: March 6, 2022