• 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

Plan Your Visit

 
campfire program

Visitors enjoy a campfire talk in the north field at Martin Van Buren NHS.

National Park Service

The visitor season runs from mid-May to the end of October at Martin Van Buren NHS. Plan on spending at least and hour-and-a-half. A visit to Lindenwald often includes a tour of President Van Buren's 36-room mansion, but all sorts of events and activities such as campfire programs are offered throughout the visitor season. Contact us to find out what's up!

Did You Know?

Servants Check

That the servants employed at Lindenwald by Martin Van Buren, were young Irish immigrant women between 18 and 20 years old, and were paid 8 to 12 dollars per month in salary.