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.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial at a Glance#
Address: 414 S. 141st Street (St. Nicholas Park area), New York, NY 10031
Website: https://www.nps.gov/hagr/index.htm
Hours: Varies; check National Park Service site for current tour schedule
Admission: Free
About Hamilton Grange National Memorial#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Hamilton Grange National Memorial#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 4° | -5° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 5° | -4° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 10° | 1° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 112 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 24° | 108 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 24° | 19° | 103 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 6° | -2° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
