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Martin Van Buren National Historic SiteBust of Martin Van Buren by Hiram Powers.
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Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
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Visitors enjoy a campfire talk in the north field at Martin Van Buren NHS.

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!

Grayscale picture of the Blockhouse.  The Neilson House is visible to the right and rear.  

Did You Know?
Before Saratoga National Historical Park was a National Park Service site, it was a New York State historical preserve (1927-1938). The park's first visitor center was a reproduced blockhouse that reportedly contained boards from a barn around during the Battles of Saratoga.

Last Updated: September 26, 2006 at 16:03 EST