Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury.
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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. 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. Now, the b

uilding serves as a museum and memorial to our first President and the beginnings of the United States of America.

In 1751, George Washington went to Barbados with his half brother Lawrence Washington. While in Barbados, he caught smal...
01/14/2025

In 1751, George Washington went to Barbados with his half brother Lawrence Washington. While in Barbados, he caught smallpox. On November 17, George Washington said "Was strongly attacked with the small Pox" Smallpox caused many symptoms that included high fever, severe headaches, and pains in the body. After recovering from smallpox, George Washington was now immuned from the disease. This was important because during the American Revolution, there was a smallpox epidemic that lasted from 1775 to 1782. George Washington was immuned from the virus. His experience gave him the idea of having an innoculation program during the war.

Join us at Federal Hall National Memorial to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will be featu...
01/14/2025

Join us at Federal Hall National Memorial to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will be featuring films from the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial all day on Monday January 20, 2025.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working classes, and the oppressed around the world. Commonly called Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or MLK Day, the third Monday of January is a federal holiday to honor his life and legacy. Places where he made history and of the greater Civil Rights Movement he influenced are preserved in many national parks and in local communities around the country.

In honor of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., national parks with entrance fees will wave them for everyone on Monday, January 20, 2025, as the first fee free day of the year. It is also a day of service when thousands of volunteers participate in service projects across the country, including at national parks.

Find volunteer opportunities inspired by this day of service or visit a park to learn more about the history of Dr. King and the pursuit of civil rights in America.

OTD: On January 11th, 1785, the Confederation Congress convened in the old City Hall building on Wall Street. The Confed...
01/11/2025

OTD: On January 11th, 1785, the Confederation Congress convened in the old City Hall building on Wall Street. The Confederation Congress was dissolved in March 1789. Before being dissolved, they decided to allow New York City to be the first capital of the United States under the Constitution. The Confederation Congress was weak. There was no executive branch. Congress could not enforce taxation. These are some of the reasons a new constitution was written.

OTD: On January 9th, 1788, Connecticut became the 9th state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. After the c...
01/09/2025

OTD: On January 9th, 1788, Connecticut became the 9th state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. After the constitution was drafted in Philadelphia in 1787, the states had to ratify it. On January 9th, the Connecticut state ratification committee voted 128 to 40 for the Constitution.

OTD: On January 6th, 1759, George Washington got married to Martha Dandridge. This was Martha's second marriage. She was...
01/06/2025

OTD: On January 6th, 1759, George Washington got married to Martha Dandridge. This was Martha's second marriage. She was a widow.

New York City was the capital of the United States for five years. From 1785 to 1788, it was the capital under the Artic...
01/03/2025

New York City was the capital of the United States for five years. From 1785 to 1788, it was the capital under the Articles of Confederation. The city was the capital for two years when the constitution took effect in 1789. During this time, the mayor of New York was James Duane. He was Mayor of New York City from 1784 to 1789. He had to run a city with the national government in town. He met George Washington on several occasions. He wrote to him. He also was at the unofficial inaugural ball.

Federal Hall National Memorial will be closed on January 1st. Happy New Year! We will resume normal hours on January 2nd...
12/31/2024

Federal Hall National Memorial will be closed on January 1st. Happy New Year! We will resume normal hours on January 2nd.

John Adams was the first Vice President of the United States. But, when the First Congress convened for the first time a...
12/29/2024

John Adams was the first Vice President of the United States. But, when the First Congress convened for the first time at Federal Hall, he got consumed with the idea and the debate about what to call the President of the United States. John Adams wanted to call the President of the United States “His highness, the President of the United States of America, and Protector of the Rights of the Same.” Many people in Congress disagreed with him. He was mocked in the Press. People began to think he was a monarchist. It was decided that the President of the United States was the best phrase to use.

Come visit Federal Hall this Holiday season. We are open Monday through Friday from 10am until 5 pm. Learn about George ...
12/27/2024

Come visit Federal Hall this Holiday season. We are open Monday through Friday from 10am until 5 pm. Learn about George Washington and the First Congress. See the Christmas tree in front of the New York Stock Exchange.

On Christmas night, George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against ...
12/25/2024

On Christmas night, George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against Hessian soldiers. George Washington knew a win was needed. George Washington planned to have 5400 soldiers cross the icy Delaware River. Two attachments could not cross. As a result, George Washington had only 2400 soldiers. The army traveled 9 miles south to Trenton.
On the morning of December 26th, the Continental Army surprised the Hessian soldiers. After traveling in the pre-dawn morning, the battle occurred around 8:00 am. The battle only lasted 90 minutes. The Hessian's guns had trouble going off because they were wet. The Americans were able to capture most of the Hessian garrison. The Americans won a decisive victory that brought great morale to the army. They won a battle in the extreme cold, and many soldiers lacked boots. They beat the obstacles.

Federal Hall National Memorial will be closing at 3:00pm today. We will also be closed on Christmas Day. Happy Holidays ...
12/24/2024

Federal Hall National Memorial will be closing at 3:00pm today. We will also be closed on Christmas Day. Happy Holidays everyone!

OTD: On December 23rd, 1783, George Washington resigned as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. He officially res...
12/23/2024

OTD: On December 23rd, 1783, George Washington resigned as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. He officially resigned his commission to the Confederation Congress in Annapolis Maryland.

OTD: On December 18th, 1787, New Jersey becomes the third state to ratify the constitution.
12/18/2024

OTD: On December 18th, 1787, New Jersey becomes the third state to ratify the constitution.

Join us at the African Burial Ground on Thursday December 26, 2024 for a Kwanzaa celebration! The event is from 11:am- 3...
12/17/2024

Join us at the African Burial Ground on Thursday December 26, 2024 for a Kwanzaa celebration! The event is from 11:am- 3:00pm in the Lobby of the Ted Weiss Federal Building. We will host a traditional Kwanzaa ceremony, African dances and music, including SAFARY.
Hailing from Dakar, Senegal, SAFARY are young, charming, and full of talent! Their names are MARIA, DEFFA, and KADIJA. Entering the Senegalese music scene in 2007, they sing in several languages: Wolof, Pular, French and English. Their style is a musical variety including Rap, R&B, Reggae, Dance Hall, and Acoustic.
Watch their videos here: Safary - YouTube

Join us on December 26, 2024 for a Kwanzaa celebration! The event is from 11:am- 3:00pm in the Lobby of the Ted Weiss Federal Building. We will host a traditional Kwanzaa ceremony, African dances and music, including SAFARY.
Hailing from Dakar, Senegal, SAFARY are young, charming, and full of talent! Their names are MARIA, DEFFA, and KADIJA. Entering the Senegalese music scene in 2007, they sing in several languages: Wolof, Pular, French and English. Their style is a musical variety including Rap, R&B, Reggae, Dance Hall, and Acoustic.
Watch their videos here: Safary - YouTube

OTD: On December 16th, 1835, the Great Fire of New York started. The fire began at 9:00 pm. It was an extremely cold nig...
12/16/2024

OTD: On December 16th, 1835, the Great Fire of New York started. The fire began at 9:00 pm. It was an extremely cold night. When the fire began in the Merchants district(today's financial district, volunteer firemen were notified to come to the scene. The fire spread throughout the merchant district in Lower Manhattan. At the time of the fire, the city of New York went up to 14th Street. The fire destroyed businesses, homes and churches. The fire burned into the early morning hours of December 17th. There were 674 buildings destroyed at a cost of 20 million dollars. That would be the equivalent of 600 million dollars today.

OTD: On December 14th, 1799, George Washington passed away from a throat infection. George Washington entered his house ...
12/14/2024

OTD: On December 14th, 1799, George Washington passed away from a throat infection. George Washington entered his house in wet clothes two days earlier and did not change. The following day, he got a sore throat. When George Washington passed away, people who were close to him were at his bedside, including Martha Washington, his doctor, and his secretary, Tobias Lear. Tobias Lear recorded George Washington's last words. George Washington's last words were "Tis Well".

OTD: On December 12th, 1745, Joh Jay was born. John was very accomplished. He was a founding father. John Jay was the fi...
12/12/2024

OTD: On December 12th, 1745, Joh Jay was born. John was very accomplished. He was a founding father. John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the United States. He was also elected the governor of New York in 1796.

On March 1st, 1790, George Washington signed the Census Act. The first census started on the first Monday in August. It ...
12/11/2024

On March 1st, 1790, George Washington signed the Census Act. The first census started on the first Monday in August. It took 9 months to finish the census.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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