Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial · NY
1 noticefrom the National Park Service
Information · Sidewalk scaffolding at Federal Hall
Protective sidewalk scaffolding has been erected around the building as a safety precaution.
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as the nation’s first capitol, home to the inaugural Congress, the first Supreme Court, and the earliest offices of the Executive Branch.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/feha
- Location
- Federal Hall National Memorial (40.707, -74.010)
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Passport stamp locations
- Visitor Center
Hours
Hours of Operationtoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat Oct 310:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sun Oct 410:00AM - 4:00PM
- Mon Oct 5Closed
- Tue Oct 6Closed
- Wed Oct 710:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu Oct 810:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri Oct 910:00AM - 4:00PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Thanksgiving)
Federal Hall is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The visitor entrance is at 15 Pine St.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Visitor Centertoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
3
Alexander Hamilton and the American Revolution45–60 minutes · 6 stops
This walking tour of Lower Manhattan, which is part of a commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, explores sites relevant to Alexander Hamilton's life before, during, and after the American Revolution.
Federal Hall National Memorial Exterior walking tour1–60 minutes · 1 stop
There are many places to visit around Federal Hall National Memorial, come and explore them all!
Trinity Church Cemetery1–30 minutes · 1 stop
This burial ground has been the final resting place for many historic figures since the Churchyard cemetery opened in 1697. Alexander Hamilton is laid to rest at Trinity Church, as well as his wife Eliza Hamilton.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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