• Mist rises over fields on Martin Van Buren's farm Lindenwald as the Catkill Mountains loom in the distance.

    Martin Van Buren

    National Historic Site New York

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  • Heavy Visitation Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday June 4, 5 & 6!

    From Tuesday through Thursday June 4, 5 & 6 the site has limited openings on tours between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm due to visitation by school groups. Visitors are advised to phone the park at 518-758-9689 to determine when openings are available.

Collections

Here you can view images of selected objects in the site's museum collection as well as read the Historic Furnishings Report which provides in-depth analysis and documentation of the items placed inside the Lindenwald mansion.



Historic Furnishings Report for "Lindenwald"




 
  • Portrait artist Henry Inman painted this image of Martin Van Buren about 1835 when he was at the height of his political power.
    Images from Our Collection
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Did You Know?

Martin Van Buren by John Sartain.

Martin Van Buren was the first president born in the United States of America. He was born December 5, 1782 six years after the colonies declared independence from Britain. The seven previous presidents were all born British subjects.