• 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.

Volunteer

Girl Scout volunteers at Martin Van Buren NHS

Girl Scouts have performed many volunteer roles at Lindenwald including resource management.  Here a group of Scouts pose in front of the Van Ness monument after removing brush which was obscuring the monument from view.

National Park Service

The Volunteers In Parks (VIP) program of the National Park Service is an integral part of daily operations in the 390 plus parks in the National Park System.

Volunteers are a valuable addition to the staff at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, and perform needed services in all areas of the park including maintenance, curatorial, administration and visitor services.

If you have an interest in American history, historic preservation, museum operations, woodwork, public relations, painting or historical interpretation please e-mail the site's volunteer coordinator at e-mail us to learn more about volunteer opportunities at Lindenwald.

Did You Know?

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Martin Van Buren, despite having little formal education, studied law and passed the New York State Bar Exam to become a practicing lawyer before his 21st birthday.