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Contact: Megan O'Malley, 5187589689
KINDERHOOK, NEW YORK – Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, the Friends of Lindenwald, and the Village of Kinderhook invite the community to participate in the annual observance of Martin Van Buren’s birthday.On Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 11 am, community leaders and park staff will gather at the Kinderhook Reformed Church Cemetery. A brief graveside ceremony will commemorate Martin Van Buren’s life and role within the community. The program will include a wreath laying and a few appropriate remarks.
On December 5, 1782, Martin Van Buren was born in a modest family tavern in Kinderhook and returned to the town following his one term as president in 1841. He spent the next twenty years as a political candidate, an innovative farmer, and an engaged community member. This ceremony remembers not only Van Buren’s contributions in the political realm, but also his experience as a resident of his native town.
Martin Van Buren’s gravesite is located at 2 Kindertree Dr, Kinderhook, NY 12106. Attendees should prepare for an outdoor ceremony in December. Warm clothes, hats and gloves are recommended. We ask that attendees observe New York State guidelines for social distancing and facial coverings to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
For more information, call Martin Van Buren National Historic Site at 518-758-9689.
Last updated: November 18, 2020