A founding father’s Harlem home.
Alexander Hamilton created the tools for the success of the United States. From the humble beginnings as an orphan from the Caribbean island of Nevis, he became George Washington's right hand man. Come visit Hamilton Grange and find out more about this controversial founder and the country home that he built on his Harlem estate.
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Alexander Hamilton needs your help!
We have a current need for volunteers to work in our Visitor Center. If you are a people person consider working in our Visitor Center.
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Summer Children’s Story Telling and Scavenger hunt
Join us at Hamilton Grange National Memorial. Visitor Center on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. for weekly children’s story telling and scavenger hunt
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Attention all Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts!
Earn your Scout Ranger or Girl Scout Ranger awards by visiting us and other NPS sites.
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This house certainly gets around.
'Moving Hamilton's House Across the Street' is a video that explores how this home was moved. It can be seen on the NY Harbor Parks website.
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An atypical story of an American forefather.
Born on an obscure Caribbean island, a penniless Alexander Hamilton emigrated to America. He went on to help design our nation's monetary system.
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We don't have a time machine, but we have photos.
Since 1802, Alexander Hamilton's home has gone through changes, just like the city surrounding it. Its current setting is much like the original one.
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Did You Know?
Alexander Hamilton was one of only seven foreign-born signers of the Constitution. There were 39 sign¬ers altogether.