About Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Hamilton Grange National Memorial preserves the country home commissioned by Alexander Hamilton and shared with Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. Architect John McComb Jr. designed the Federal-style house for Hamilton's thirty-two-acre upper Manhattan estate, and it was completed in 1802. Hamilton named it The Grange after his family's ancestral home in Scotland but lived there for only about two years before his death in 1804. After being moved twice to protect it from urban development, the restored house now stands within St. Nicholas Park.
The lower-level visitor center includes exhibits, a park film, restrooms, and a bookstore, while ranger- or volunteer-led tours provide the only access to the historically furnished floor. Visitors see spaces such as Hamilton's study, parlor, and dining room while learning about his family life, political career, financial ideas, and influence on New York and the United States. The surrounding grounds can be explored without a tour, making the memorial a rewarding stop for visitors who want to understand Hamilton beyond public monuments and political documents.
