Federal Hall National Memorial

So many people pose by the GW statue outside but fail to actually walk inside. The gift shop is amazing and has beautiful antique maps of old NYC and great books . Go inside.

Fabulous stop while touring lower Manhattan. They offer a Jr Ranger program for the kids, and plenty of rangers available to help and encourage them. Esp cool for a kid studying early US history.

The (recreated) place that George Washington took the oath of office for his first term. Staff is very friendly and informative. Don't forget your NPS passport stamp!

Such a place of history! Sit on the steps to take in the hustle & bustle of FiDi.

completely free, self guided tour . take a peek in the basement while you're at it! sometimes open for events .

George Washington became president of the United States on the balcony of Federal Hall on April 30, 1789. The original building was replaced in 1842 with this building in the Greek Revival style. Read more

Tons of free tourist maps! Great exposition of NYC and USA history. Must see place. Free to enter.

A wonderful and historic place to check out in the heart of Manhattan's financial district. Check hours of operation though, as they're often closed on weekends.

This Memorial was built in the 19th century & marks the location of the first capital of the nascent United States where George Washington took his first oath of office .

Come on the 4th of July for a reading of the Declaration of Independence

Only 3 tours/day. Worth the wait. George’s tour at 1 was great.

A great place for cool air and to sit down. Cleanest bathrooms in the area. The historical objects are great too!

Awesome landmark and easily accessible

Federal Hall was originally built as a Customs House. Speculators would gamble on the success of these shipping companies, leading to great wealth or disaster. Find out more at the MoAF at 48 Wall St. Read more

Centuries ago, George Washington was sworn in as the first president at the Federal Hall National Memorial, where he also gave his inaugural speech.

I loved the self guided air conditioned tour through history.

The building standing today is not the original hall — that was torn down in 1812. The Federal Hall National Memorial was built in 1842 and contains exhibits on President Washington’s inauguration in

1st US Capitol. Washington took his oath for presidency here. Seen in movies Ghost and Kramer vs. Kramer. Statue outside by John Quincy Adams Ward (see pediment on NY Stock Exchg). More via our blog Read more

The former sub-treasury building—a great place to sit for lunch and the site of events such as the 3rd Liberty Loan during World War I. Read more

This document records George Washington 's First Inaugural Address on April 30, 1789, given before a joint session of the two Houses of Congress assembled inside the Senate Chamber. Read more

Stop by the site of George Washington 's first inauguration and the masonic bible he used. Read more

So interesting to see the place where so many historical events happened.

The site of George Washington's Inaugural and the writing of the Bill of Rights . Come inside to see these documents from the National Archives. Read more

PHOTO: In 1920 a horse-drawn wagon carrying a bomb killed 38 people at 23 Wall St. The crime was never solved though historians suspect it was carried out by Italian anarchists. Aftermath at the link. Read more

Be patient with the tourists . Maybe they'll move so you can get a good picture.

PHOTO: In 1955 Van Heflin and Beatrice Straight filmed for the movie "Patterns" right on the corner of Pine and Nassau, at the link! Read more

Where George Washington was sworn into office !

They have a very nice display of all the NPS sites in the metro area.

Not only George Washington was sworn here, in but this is also the place where the Bill of Rights was signed.

A lot of NY & U.S. History is in this building; now part of Ntl Archives & U.S. Park Service.

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PHOTO: Looking north from Federal Hall towards Trinity Church circa 1923. Photo at the link. Read more

Get a FREE map of Manhattan and guide to the city from the gift shop

Cool paintings !!

Did you know where you were standing is where President George Washington was inaugurated?

Marching to Federal Hall

Ask to see the cracks in the marble caused on 9/11.

Cleanest public restrooms in Lower Manhattan.

Truly iconic...

Uno de los edificios mas importantes en la historia de Estados Unidos. Alberga un pequeño museo que narra la historia del edificio y la biblia sobre la que juró Washington.

Arquitectura clássica no meio de tanto prédio.

Locais de vários filmes ... Legal ver de perto.