Federal Hall National Memorial
Historic and Protected Site and History Museum
Financial District, New York
"Where George Washington was sworn into office!"(10 Tips)
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So many people pose by the GW statue outside but fail to actually walk inside. The gift shop is amazing and has beautiful antique maps of old NYC and great books. Go inside.- Helen MurphyFebruary 14, 2013The (recreated) place that George Washington took the oath of office for his first term. Staff is very friendly and informative. Don't forget your NPS passport stamp!
- Jana L.July 29, 2013Fabulous stop while touring lower Manhattan. They offer a Jr Ranger program for the kids, and plenty of rangers available to help and encourage them. Esp cool for a kid studying early US history.
LodgeNetMobileApril 5, 2012A wonderful and historic place to check out in the heart of Manhattan's financial district. Check hours of operation though, as they're often closed on weekends.
Kimmie OhhJuly 27, 2020Such a place of history! Sit on the steps to take in the hustle & bustle of FiDi.
nikkiNovember 30, 2016completely free, self guided tour. take a peek in the basement while you're at it! sometimes open for events.- NY60DAYSMarch 26, 2015Tons of free tourist maps! Great exposition of NYC and USA history. Must see place. Free to enter.
Darren JJuly 5, 2012A great place for cool air and to sit down. Cleanest bathrooms in the area. The historical objects are great too!
- US National ArchivesSeptember 1, 2011The former sub-treasury building—a great place to sit for lunch and the site of events such as the 3rd Liberty Loan during World War I. Read more
The New York Daily NewsMay 25, 2011PHOTO: In 1920 a horse-drawn wagon carrying a bomb killed 38 people at 23 Wall St. The crime was never solved though historians suspect it was carried out by Italian anarchists. Aftermath at the link. Read more
- US National ArchivesJuly 31, 2012This document records George Washington's First Inaugural Address on April 30, 1789, given before a joint session of the two Houses of Congress assembled inside the Senate Chamber. Read more
Museum of American FinanceJuly 12, 2012Federal Hall was originally built as a Customs House. Speculators would gamble on the success of these shipping companies, leading to great wealth or disaster. Find out more at the MoAF at 48 Wall St. Read more
HISTORYMarch 30, 2010This Memorial was built in the 19th century & marks the location of the first capital of the nascent United States where George Washington took his first oath of office.
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 4, 20111st US Capitol. Washington took his oath for presidency here. Seen in movies Ghost and Kramer vs. Kramer. Statue outside by John Quincy Adams Ward (see pediment on NY Stock Exchg). More via our blog Read more
CompassApril 16, 2014Centuries ago, George Washington was sworn in as the first president at the Federal Hall National Memorial, where he also gave his inaugural speech.
Jimmy KastnerAugust 22, 2014Be patient with the tourists. Maybe they'll move so you can get a good picture.- US National ArchivesAugust 8, 2011The site of George Washington's Inaugural and the writing of the Bill of Rights. Come inside to see these documents from the National Archives. Read more
NYCMarinesDecember 15, 2011Marines helped defend Federal Hall during the draft riots of 1863:- Lars TrieloffNovember 4, 2014Not only George Washington was sworn here, in but this is also the place where the Bill of Rights was signed.
WorldStridesApril 5, 2011The building standing today is not the original hall — that was torn down in 1812. The Federal Hall National Memorial was built in 1842 and contains exhibits on President Washington’s inauguration in
Chris LandDecember 30, 2011A lot of NY & U.S. History is in this building; now part of Ntl Archives & U.S. Park Service.- The New York Daily NewsMarch 7, 2011PHOTO: In 1955 Van Heflin and Beatrice Straight filmed for the movie "Patterns" right on the corner of Pine and Nassau, at the link! Read more
Halstead PropertyJune 29, 2011Did you know where you were standing is where President George Washington was inaugurated?
- The New York Daily NewsMay 25, 2011PHOTO: Looking north from Federal Hall towards Trinity Church circa 1923. Photo at the link. Read more
VacazionaViajesAugust 30, 2012Uno de los edificios mas importantes en la historia de Estados Unidos. Alberga un pequeño museo que narra la historia del edificio y la biblia sobre la que juró Washington.
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Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall St (at Nassau St)
New York, NY 10005
United States
New York, NY 10005
United States
This historic site on Wall St was the first capital of the U.S., where in 1789 George Washington was inaugurated as the first President. On the site today, the Greek-Revival U.S. Customs & former Sub-Treasury is a National Memorial to democracy & commerce. Come in for tours, visitor info & exhibits!
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(212) 825-6990
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