Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Monument Former home of Alexander Hamilton, relocated historic house

Hamilton Grange National Memorial preserves Alexander Hamilton’s country home in upper Manhattan; visitors come for the restored house, exhibits on Hamilton’s life, and nearby St. Nicholas Park green space.

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Hamilton Grange National Memorial preserves the relocated country home of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, located in St. Nicholas Park in upper Manhattan. The house was constructed for Hamilton in the early 19th century and is one of the few surviving homes associated directly with a Founding Father in New York City.

The site presents the restored interior rooms and exhibits about Hamilton’s public life and the early Republic, with interpretive panels that explain his political and financial contributions. The building itself is a two-story frame house configured with period rooms for public viewing.

Alexander Hamilton had the house built during the 1800s and lived there while serving in public roles at the end of his life. The structure was moved from its original lot and preserved as a memorial to his life and work.

The memorial is sited within St. Nicholas Park in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, adjacent to city streets and public transit access.

  • Relocation: The house has been relocated from its original lot and now stands within St. Nicholas Park, where it is managed as a National Memorial by the National Park Service.

What to See #

  • Main house: The preserved two-story frame home built for Alexander Hamilton, with restored rooms and exhibits about his life and role in the early United States.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 S. 141st Street (St. Nicholas Park area), New York, NY 10031
40.8214, -73.9472
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https://www.nps.gov/hagr/index.htm
Varies; check National Park Service site for current tour schedule
Free

How to Get to Hamilton Grange National Memorial #

Hamilton Grange sits near St. Nicholas Park in northern Manhattan. From the A/B/C/D lines, exit at 145th St and walk south; the 2/3 subway stops at 145th St are also within a 15-20 minute walk. Buses M3 and M100 serve the area. Street parking exists but is limited.

Tips for Visiting Hamilton Grange National Memorial #

  • Enter from the St. Nicholas Park side (141st Street) to avoid the steep slope and crowds at the Washington Heights end.
  • Timed-entry tours may be required-check the National Park Service page the day before visiting.
  • Look for the patched seams on the exterior: the house was moved twice (in 1889 and restored/moved/installed in a park setting in the 21st century).

Best Time to Visit Hamilton Grange National Memorial #

Best seen in spring or fall when New York's humidity and crowds are lower; Hamilton Grange is an urban stop easily paired with a Harlem walk or the nearby Cloisters.

Spring
April-June · 50-75°F (10-24°C)
Mild weather and fewer tourists than summer; trees in St. Nicholas Park begin to leaf out.
Fall
September-November · 50-70°F (10-21°C)
Cool, crisp days and excellent light for photographs; neighborhood events bring local color.

Weather & Climate near Hamilton Grange National Memorial #

Climate

Hamilton Grange National Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1197 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-4° – 5°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
5° – 16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° – 26°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° – 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-1° – 6°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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