Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Address:	414 W 141st St, New York, NY 10031, USA
Phone:	+1 646-548-2310
Site:	nps.gov
Rating:	4.4
Working:	Closed Closed 9AM–4:30PM 9AM–4:30PM 9AM–4:30PM 9AM–4:30PM 9AM–4:30PM

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Leticia Taylor

Its baffling that this place isnt flooded with tourists. FREE to visit and go on a guided or self-guided tour of U.S. founding father Alexander Hamiltons home. Both paid and volunteer staff very knowledgeable. First floor is gift shop/traditional museum exhibit, second floor has three rooms of the house decorated in recreation of the time. Absolutely beautiful. I was stunned that Ive lived around the corner from this house for a year and jogged in St. Nicholas Park weekly before ever setting foot inside. Im so glad I did. Theres been a huge to-do about the Hamilton musical creating a genuine interest in U.S. political history and its helping young audiences connect with these stories, and rightly so. I must add that theres nothing like actually seeing and smelling the wood and hearing the creaking of a founding fathers residence, the place where his family lived, and where he worked and made political and military decisions. The energy in this place is palpable! From the dining room to what may have been the servants quarters or pantry, it was great fuel for the imagination. I was sad to learn that funding for this piece of history is not enough, and may even be in jeopardy. Go here ASAP!

Ron Kagan

The Hamilton Grange does a superb job of balancing the need to explain this giant of historys achievements with what this house actually was: a retreat for a very busy man with a family. Rather than being solely a monument, or just a museum piece, the Grange is presented in such a way that I had a sense of what life must have been like in there. There is a short movie about Hamiltons life that does a good job of situating Hamiltons place in the pantheon of the Founding Fathers. The facilities are clean and well maintained. The staff is courteous and welcoming. Highlights: • appropriate for children. • must-see attraction for anyone with an interest in American History. • Beautiful surroundings. • Nearby a bevy of restaurants and coffee shops as well as City College.

Nicholas Matranga

Alexander Hamilton commissioned architect John McComb Jr. to design a country home on Hamiltons 32 acre (0.13 km²) estate in upper Manhattan. The two-story frame Federal style house was completed in 1802, just two years before Hamiltons death during a duel with political rival Aaron Burr on July 11, 1804. The house was named "The Grange" after Hamiltons grandfathers estate in Scotland. (A grange was originally a place where food was grown for a monastery.) The Grange was the only home ever owned by Hamilton and it remained in his family for 30 years after his death. The Hamilton Heights neighborhood of Harlem derived its name from Hamilton and the Grange.

Dianne Durante

The Grange in its new location looks as Hamilton planned it - a country retreat. Dont miss the sculpture of Hamilton around the corner on Convent Ave. just north of 141st, which hasnt yet been brought to the new site. Its my favorite of the 4 life-size sculptures of Hamilton in NYC, sculpted by William Ordway Partridge, 1892. For a comparison of this and other portrait sculptures of Hamilton in Manhattan, and a summary of Hamiltons actions as first secretary of the Treasury (1790-1795), see the Amazon app Monuments of Manhattan (video), Durantes Outdoor Monuments of Manhattan, and Durantes Alexander Hamilton: A Brief Biography (Kindle).

Shannan Lieb

An underrated national memorial in Harlem! Check out this site for a really interesting review of Alexander Hamiltons life, a tour of the home he loved, and a movie showing the movement of the house over the last 200 years. Check the website before you visit though to ensure you arrive in time to enjoy a guided tour by one of the very knowledgeable rangers that staff the building. Also, consider walking west and south through city college and down through riverside park to visit the General Grant National Memorial ("Grants Tomb") after you finish at the Grange.

Grace Acevedo

Life long New Yorker, first time ever coming to see this beautiful jewel of a home. Loved it, def agree with others - get there early for the tour with the rangers - otherwise you are walking on your own not really sure of all the great history. Came on Easter weekend and it was packed. Train stop is a only a few blocks away - all in all I loved it - Im a NY history nut so this is right up my alley. Great 15 min video on the Hamilton.

Gerard Rose

Really great place. This is Alexander Hamiltons house, built around 1802 on his land in the Grange. The location makes it feel like it would back when he lived there. Nice exhibit and video in the basement level, and a nice look around the period first floor. The top floor is closed. Fun time had by all. Dont miss the old location next to the church, where a really nice Hamilton statue stands.

Gomer Aquino

Small museum within St. Nicholas Park that showcases the life and times of Alexander Hamilton. The first floor holds the reception and exhibits. The second floor, which shows the interior of the old house, can only be accessed by booking a free guided tour at the reception.

Paul Perrin

Definitely worth a stop if you are in Harlem. I can only imagine that it must be enjoying a surge in popularity commensurate with the success of "Hamilton" on Broadway. This was a nice stop during which we could learn about and pay respects to a great shaper of the nation.

Richard Garnett

Historic, theres a video to sit and watch, and a walk through exhibit, but absolutely go for the guided tour! Then go buy tickets to see Hamilton, its great entertainment but I digress. The history of the house and its locations, along with moving it, is fascinating.

Lois Hansen

No self tours until noon. First guided tour at 10 am. Plan your visit in a timely manner if you want to see anything other than the visitor center. Only the first floor is reconstructed. Only 15 people allowed on the hourly tours.

Dallas Plummer

When riding my bike up the steepest hill known to mankind, you look to your left and you see the Hamilton Grange. I give it 5 stars because it was moved, intact, to its current location with nary a scratch or piece out of place.

Devlin Adams

The Historical area & Seeing Hamiltopn Grange its self. Walking through this neighborhood gives an sense & feeling of going back in time , without the use of an "Time Machine". Fantastic place if your an History Buff.

Mary Ellen Dawkins

It was all great. There were authentic pieces of silverware. The only problem was that they did not let you go too the third floor where the bedrooms were, when at every other National Park you can go up and see it.

Isanuk Barry

worth a visit.very interesting house..consistds of house Hamilton lived in and small museum on his life,very knowledgeable and friendly staff.Its part of national park system

Sam Poat

Definitely worth the trip (as I traveled 3 hrs to see it). With all the Hamilton musical rage going in it was very busy. If your a fan of U.S. history its a must.

Kevin Smith

Beautiful tribute to Alexander Hamilton. It was undergoing renovations when I was there so I could not tour the house but the exhibit is an eye opener.

Rick paton

Hamiltons Manhattan retreat is wonderfully preserved and just as skillfully interpreted by a helpful and knowledgeable staff. A must see in the city.

Shannon F

Easy to get to. Fun events going on. Lots of history. Nice rangers and nice volunteers/ employees. Upstairs not handicap accessible currently.

Matey Checko

I actually didnt know much about him until I show the Broadway Show. I was compelled to learn more about our first secretary of treasury.