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Much of the story of Hamilton's life takes place in and around New York City. New York City is where Hamilton settled after emigrating to America, and his contributions helped shape the city into what it is today. Far uptown, on 141st Street in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood within Harlem, sits a regal-looking square house, flanked by stately white porches with balustrades. This house has occupied the neighborhood for over 200 years, since 1802. The house, called Hamilton Grange, was commissioned as a country home by Alexander Hamilton. It has been moved twice, and has witnessed the flourishing of the surrounding neighborhood. Click the links below to explore the places that Hamilton called home. 
A Monumental Move
How do you move a nearly 300-ton house? 
At Home In Harlem
Find out how Harlem has changed since before Hamilton's time. 
Alexander Hamilton, New Yorker
Hamilton and New York: you can't separate them. |
Last updated: April 10, 2022