Federal Hall National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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The Birthplace of American Government

Here on Wall Street, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury. Now, the building serves as a museum and memorial to our first President and the beginnings of the United States of America.

Exhibits

The following exhibits explore the link between Federal Hall, New York and America's history.

The George Washington Inaugural Bible has been temporarily removed from exhibition.

The following exhibits explore the link between Federal Hall, New York and America's history.

The Associated Press - The American President

“The American President,” an exhibit of compelling news photos from the Associated Press, will be on view at Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall St., April 30 through January 31, 2009.

The display of nearly 80 photographs shows American presidents at war and at ease, in victory and in defeat, confronting national crises and facing personal scandals, running for office and leading the country on the world stage.

Civil War Draft Riots: The Police Department Defends New York City and Its Citizens

During the New York City Draft Riots the vastly outnumbered Metropolitan Police struggled to quell the riots, protect New York Citizens and harbor African Americans in their precinct houses.

Learn about their valiant efforts through a new temporary exhibit in Federal Hall National Memorial.

Courtesy of the New York City Police Museum

New York's Own - Alexander Hamilton & Hamilton Grange

The Hamilton Exhibit at Federal Hall is temporarily closed.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial is temporarily closed due to restoration and relocation. However, the National Parks of New York Harbor will continue to conduct programs related to Alexander Hamilton at Federal Hall National Memorial, where visitors can view exhibits formerly on display at Hamilton Grange.

Alexander Hamilton had a very close relationship with New York City. He was a student at Kings College (now Columbia University), participated in the Battle of New York in 1776, commanded New York troops at Yorktown, practiced law and served as Secretary of the Treasury when New York was the Nation's capital. Hamilton died in New York City in 1804 as a result of wounds received in a duel with Aaron Burr. He is buried one block from Federal Hall in Trinity Church Yard.

Visit Federal Hall to learn more about one of New York's most famous residents. Soon we will be launching the Alexander Hamilton Junior Ranger Program so our younger visitors can get to know one of our foremost Founding Fathers.

The Alexander Hamilton Exhibit at Federal Hall will re-open in January 2008.
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Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005

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Ranger Desk
(212) 825-6888

Media Relations
(212) 668-2251

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(212) 825-6874

Climate

New York winters can be hard, with extreme cold, winds and snowfall. Summers are hot and humid. Spring and Fall are mild and the best time of year to travel around the city.