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Sunset over the farm fields of Lindewald

A stunning sunset over the the fields of Lindenwald with the Catskill Mountains rising in the distance.

Van Buren called his home and farm Lindenwald. He lived here after his term as president from 1841 to 1862. He ran two presidential campaign from Lindenwald in 1844 and 1848.He ran presidential vam

Paycheck from Martin Van Buren to Irish Servant Catherine Kelly

Many of the domestic workers at Lindenwald were Irsh. They are emblamatic of the great waves of immigrants which beagn arriving in the United states during the ante bellum period.

This bust of van Buren which is in the library of Lindenwald was sculpted by Hiram Powers. Another version of the bust may be found in the Red Room of the White House.

The main hall and dining table at Lindenwald were used by President Van Buren to not only entertain, but to use his skills to bend political issues his way through the ante bellum period.

Physical Address:

Martin Van Buren NHS

1013 Old Post Road

Kinderhook, NY 12106-3605

Mailing Address:

Martin Van Buren NHS

1013 Old Post Road

Kinderhook, NY 12106-3605

contact-details

Phone Number: 5187641041 Voice
Phone Number: 5187586986 Fax

Email Address: mava_info@nps.gov
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Today, Martin Van Buren is an obscure man, often little more than a footnote. In pre-Civil War America, however, it was impossible not to have an opinion of him. Van Buren was central to the creation of America's political parties and to the largest crisis of his time, slavery. The above quote is from Davy Crockett, one of many Americans trying to understand the Red Fox of Kinderhook.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

The park entrance road is located off of route 9H about two miles south of Kinderhook Village. GPS Coordinates: 42° 22' 52'' N -73° 42' 13'' W

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Operating Hours:

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Park grounds are open year round from 7:00 am to sunset. Visitor facilities and guided tours of the president's home are available on a seasonal basis. Please check our Operating Hours & Seasons page for our current facility hours.

Weather Information:

The weather at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is typical of the northeast United States; it varies considerably throughout the year. Always check the forecast prior to your visit and dress accordingly. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.