Federal Hall National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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The Birthplace of American Government

Here on Wall Street, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury. Now, the building serves as a museum and memorial to our first President and the beginnings of the United States of America.

CLOSURE NOTICE

Federal Hall will be closed the week of Nov. 16-20 to accommodate work on the building. If you were planning to see us that week, we hope you will visit us again another time.

Exhibits

The following exhibits explore the links between Federal Hall, New York, and America's history.

New York's Own: Alexander Hamilton and Hamilton Grange
Hamilton Grange National Memorial is temporarily closed due to restoration and relocation. However, visitors have the opportunity to view select exhibits formerly on display at Hamilton Grange.

Alexander Hamilton had a very close relationship with New York City. He was a student at Kings College (now Columbia University), participated in the Battle of New York in 1776, commanded New York troops at Yorktown, practiced law in the City, and served as Secretary of the Treasury when New York was the Nation's capital.

In 1804, Hamilton died in New York City, as a result of wounds received in a duel with Aaron Burr. He is buried one block from Federal Hall in Trinity Churchyard.

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More To Do

Become A Junior Ranger
Children learn about this unique site in the National Park System through a series of self-directed activities. After they present their finished booklet to a National Park Service Ranger, they will be sworn in as official Junior Rangers. Parents and youngsters can download a copy of the Junior Ranger booklet by visiting www.nps.gov/feha/forkids/

Going Walkabout with Washington

Those visitors looking to extend their experience can pick up a copy of the free self-guided walking tour Washington’s New York, which begins at Federal Hall and will lead them to places important to Washington and the early days of the United States of America.

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Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005

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Phone

Visitor Services
(212) 825-6990

Media Relations
(212) 668-2251

Fax

(212) 668-2899

Climate

New York winters can be hard, with extreme cold, winds, and snowfall. Summers are hot and humid. Spring and Fall are mild and the best time of year to travel around the city.