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Martin Van Buren National Historic SiteLindenwald from the front
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Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Guided Tours
 
formal parlor inside Lindenwald

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President Van Buren hosted countless political meetings in the formal parlor during the 1840's and 1850's.

Daily activities include ranger-led tours of Lindenwald. See the centerpiece of President Van Buren's Lindenwald farm. The mansion is also where Van Buren managed two presidential campaigns and entertained politicians and celebrities during the turbulent 1840's and 1850's.

Sign-up for tours at the visitor center. Tours begin at the top of every hour from 9:00 to 4:00.
Aerial view of Yorktown Country Club  

Did You Know?
Prior to inclusion in the National Park system, Yorktown Battlefield was part of the Yorktown Country Club. The battlefield was part of its 18-hole Riverview Golf Course. Intent upon preserving the battlefield, the owner of the golf course designed it around existing earthworks.

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Last Updated: August 02, 2006 at 12:34 EST