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Museum in 1842 Customs House on site where Washington was sworn in & the Bill of Rights was written.
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Free museum for federal hall building history. As an architect, I hope they can improve the interior light design. The purple hue lighting is bizarre.
Federal Hall is definitely worth a visit! By visit I mean entering the building and museum, which is all free, to enjoy some fascinating objects (a replica of George Washington’s presidential desk, the balcony stone and railing from his inaugural swearing-in, Martha Washington’s mourning ring, etc.) and history.
Because of its historical significance in the formation of our nation it should be on the radar of more New Yorkers and tourists alike.
Because of its historical significance in the formation of our nation it should be on the radar of more New Yorkers and tourists alike.
Great location with lots of history. The Architecture is grand and a must see in Financial District Of New York.
Beautiful building! An amazing opportunity to stand where Washington stood. Very nice Jr. Ranger program
The ranger, Ryan, though soft spoken, is a wealth of knowledge, so I highly recommend the guided tour. It is free to get in and no charge for a guided tour. The pictures show the evolution of the building, so what stands now looks nothing like it did when Washington took his Oath of Office. The bit of railing and a stone slab where George stood as he took the oath is from the Inauguration. The original building is also where the freedom of the press/speech and no taxation without representation were first argued. The current building is beautiful, and the marble floor is warped from the times when it was used as a custom house and all the weight of the people who stood on it doing their business. It was also a national treasury at one point.
Hard to believe there is so little here. Amazing location, lots of history, but 20 minutes is plenty to see the entire exhibit.
Federal Hall is the place where George Washington took his oath as the first President of the United States of America. Our visit lasted 30 minutes, entrance was free, and there was basically nobody - we came there on an early October afternoon, on a Thursday. If you are into this kind of stuff, take a piece of paper for some stamps:)
