• 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.

Join Our Friends

The Friends of Lindenwald (FOL) is a not-for-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to bringing the life and lessons of our 8th president to our county and state as well as the rest of the U.S.A. through creative activities and programs. 

To join the FOL please visit friendsoflindenwald.org or write:

Friends of Lindenwald

P.O. Box 64

Kinderhook, NY 12106

Please call 518-758-3061 for further information.

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.