Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

New York · New York

Overview

About Federal Hall National Memorial.

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.

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Key Facts

TypeMemorial

DesignationNational Memorial

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Things to do

Discover Federal Hall National Memorial.

Visitors explore the Federal Hall Visitor Center

At Federal Hall

Federal Hall has a long and varied history that is almost as old as New York City itself! There are many things to do here, and a good place to start is at the Visitor Center where visitors can speak to a park ranger, watch an introductory video, learn what Federal Hall has to offer, and learn about other national park sites in the New York City area.

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