• 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.

Bookstore

VC bookstore

National Park Service

The Visitor Center houses the Eastern National Bookstore where visitors can find:

• Numerous biographies of Martin Van Buren
• Books of presidential facts, homes, libraries, fun and trivia
• Stories by popular antebellum authors such as Poe, Hawthorne and Stowe
• A rich collection of histories of American politics and politicians
• Books about native Americans and Columbia County history
• Postcards of the park
• Pins, patches and magnets
• Posters and placemats
• Children's reading and activity books

For more information, or to order items, contact the site at 518-758-9689, or go to the Eastern National web site: http://www.eparks.com/store

Eastern National provides quality products and services to America's National Parks.

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.