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Hamilton Grange Study

An illustration of Hamilton Grange in 1858. The yellow house is flanked to the right by a dense grove of trees.
In this 1858 illustration of Hamilton Grange, the pastoral setting is revealed. The dense cluster of trees to the right of the image represents the sweet gum trees that were planted by Hamilton, and visible from his study.

Hayward, George. c. 1858. Metropolitan Museum of Art.

This room was once the informal study of Alexander Hamilton at The Grange. Hamilton's study was furnished with a desk, book shelves, and many books during his occupation at The Grange, even though Hamilton had a busy law practice and office space downtown.

One prominent feature in this room is the bold green paint color. During renovation and restoration efforts, green paint was found as the base coat on the walls, suggesting that this green color was present during Hamilton's time. During these renovations, historians also found evidence for wall-hung bookshelves. Family knowledge also

In the original orientation of the house, Hamilton's study looked out over the grove of 13 sweet gum trees that were planted alongside the house.

Study Collection

A mahogany wood desk with chair

Federal Style Desk

This desk represents Hamilton's "Secretary in the Country".

A wooden travel desk sitting on a tea table.

Travel Desk

Hamilton spend a lot of time on the go, and used a travel desk frequently.

A silver-plated inkstand with a feather in it.

Ink Stand

Hamilton, an avid writer, needed an inkstand in his study.

Keep Exploring The Grange:

Foyer
A marble bust of Hamilton stands on a pedestal in a hallway with an arch and checkered flooring.
The foyer gave the first impression of the home to visitors at the Grange.
Parlor
A late 18th century model pianoforte stands among chairs upholstered in green silk.
The parlor was the main entertaining space for the guests at the Grange.
Dining Room
A table in a white table cloth bears silverware, a mirror tray, candle sticks, flowers and glasses.
The Dining Room at The Grange was equipped to host over a dozen dinner guests.
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Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Last updated: August 16, 2022