Americans that appreciate history should visit Federal Hall. I was surprised by how many people were outside and not visiting the inside of this free to visit building of national significance. George Washington was inaugurated here. It was a sub treasury for many years. It is worth visiting.

Federal Hall is so lovely, it’s a must-see while you’re in New York City’s Financial District! I hope to one day check-out one of the featured exhibits, but I can assure you that just getting to see the outside of this historic site is really incredible.

A National Park Service site commemorating George Washington. The site of the inauguration of Washington and later a sub-treasury (vaults and all!). The bible used by Washington at the inauguration was being used by the Masons when I visited which was sad, but the building is still beautiful. Not a huge amount to see, but the ranger tour is informative. The NPS Passport cancellation stamp is easily accessible in the gift shop and the Stonewall stamp is here too.

A must for any history buff or national park geek, this place is free and an interesting step into the past in downtown NYC. A word to the uninformed, it’s closed on the weekend and it’s not the original building that stood for Washington’s inauguration or the ratification of the Bill of Rights. Still a cool oasis in the midst of the financial center.

Exactly twenty years ago today while passing by, I saw a blonde dude dueling the former President of the USA on the roof with Japanese katanas. The blonde dude won, and the President fell off of the roof and landed on the base of the George Washington statue out front. Besides that, the building has a really nice Greek Revival style architecture. I recommend a visit!

Historic building. It's free! Not a lot to see, and unfortunately, the facade is being renovated. But it's beautiful inside. The ranger inside is also very helpful and nice.

This is an important part of American history. While a lot of tourists come here don’t get too distracted with all that. Read all the information or get a tour guide to learn about the foundation of the United States. That being said, such an important place should be better maintained. I felt embarrassed that this is how we treat our landmark for the world to see.

Majestic building rich in history with glimses of roman architecture

Place is under renovation when we visited although it says it is open but doors were closed. Hence the fair stars. See images

Lots of history here, but building is run down. It has a lot of potential, but the gift shop is the only room that really has a lot to see and the exhibit there is mostly about other federally owned historic places in NY. It was free to get in. Very glad we didn't pay for admission as we would have been very disappointed. Ok if you just want to stand in a place where you know important things happened. Otherwise, a picture from the outside will suffice.

Federal Hall is a historic building at 26 Wall Street in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City. The current Greek Revival–style building, completed in 1842 as the Custom House, is operated by the National Park Service as a national memorial called the Federal Hall National Memorial. The memorial is named after a Federal style building on the same site, completed in 1703 as City Hall. The original building served as New York's first City Hall and hosted the Stamp Act Congress before the American Revolution. After the United States became an independent nation, the building served as meeting place for the Congress of the Confederation, the nation's first central government under the Articles of Confederation, from 1785 to 1789. With the establishment of the United States federal government in 1789, it was renamed Federal Hall, as it hosted the 1st Congress and was the place where George Washington was sworn in as the nation’s first president. It was demolished in 1812. The current structure, designed by Ithiel Town and Alexander Jackson Davis, was built as the U.S. Custom House for the Port of New York before serving as a Subtreasury building from 1862 to 1925. The current national memorial commemorates the historic events that occurred at the previous structure. The current building is constructed of Tuckahoe marble. Its architectural features include a colonnade of Doric columns, as well as a domed rotunda designed by the sculptor John Frazee. The facade and part of the interior are New York City designated landmarks, and the building is also a contributing property to the Wall Street Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cool building can't wait to see inside one day

We were given a tour by David Taggart, the restoration director. Amazingly important building for the US and democracy.

(Translated by Google) small but powerful ... Google translation Today we know the Capitol from Washington DC, television makes it possible. Few people know that the first capital of America was New York. So important decisions were made here that are still important for the USA today. The so-called “Bill of Rights”, which is still valid today, was passed there. George Washington took his first oath of office there. “The building was originally built in 1700 as the New York City City Hall. In 1735, the British authorities arrested newspaper publisher John Peter Zenger for allegedly defaming the British governor of New York. Zenger was locked up in the Federal Hall and his trial was taking place there. His acquittal - based on the fact that the allegations against the governor were true - is considered the beginning of press freedom in the 13 colonies. " What I still find very significant is that precisely where there was a slave market at the beginning of the 18th century, slavery was finally banned. And today it stands there, a little house between all the skyscrapers. This clearly proves that size doesn't have to have anything to do with meaning. Subways: trains 2 & 3 to Wall Street Station trains 4 & 5 to Wall Street Station trains J & Z to Broad Street, but u will have to walk a bit. (Original) klein aber oho... Google Translation Heute kennen wir das Capitol aus Washington DC, das Fernsehen macht es möglich. Die Wenigsten wissen aber, dass die erste Hauptstadt von Amerika New York war. Hier wurden also durchaus wichtige Entscheidungen getroffen, die heute noch für die USA Bedeutung haben. Die sogenannte „Bill of Rights“, die heute noch gültig ist, wurde dort verabschiedet. George Washington legte dort seinen ersten Amtseid ab. „Ursprünglich wurde das Gebäude 1700 als Rathaus von New York City gebaut. 1735 verhafteten die britischen Behörden den Zeitungsverleger John Peter Zenger, da er den britischen Gouverneur von New York verleumdet haben solle. Zenger war in der Federal Hall eingesperrt und dort fand sein Prozess statt. Sein Freispruch – begründet damit, dass die Anschuldigungen gegen den Gouverneur wahr waren – gilt als Beginn der Pressefreiheit in den 13 Kolonien.“ Was ich noch ganz bedeutsam finde, ist, dass ausgerechnet dort, wo Anfang des 18. Jahrhunderts ein Sklavenmarkt war, die Sklaverei schlussendlich verboten wurde. Und heute steht es da, ein kleines Haus zwischen all den Wolkenkratzern. Das beweist doch eindeutig, dass Größe nichts mit Bedeutung zu tun haben muss. Subways: trains 2 & 3 to Wall Street Station trains 4 & 5 to Wall Street Station trains J & Z to Broad Street, but u will have to walk a bit.

Federal Hall was constructed in 1699, and is located at 26 Wall Street, Financial District in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY. Although it’s temporarily closed, it’s a historic site and National Memorial to our first president George Washington.

One of the smallest national parks grounds I've ever been to. But it is free and very informative. Definitely worth going to. There are great views of the New York Stock Exchange from the steps.

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:)

Beautiful building! An amazing opportunity to stand where Washington stood. Very nice Jr. Ranger program

As a history buff, this was a must-see for me during my visit to NYC. I was surprised that more people didn’t stop here (though it does appear closed due to construction outside the building). This site is where our first president was inaugurated as president! As an American this an important spot for me, though this is not the original building. You get to see the slab that George Washington stood on while he took his oath of office. I was disappointed that the Bible used for the inauguration was on loan and wasn’t present in the exhibit. That sucks for a traveler who doesn’t live in the area, considering this was the only time I could visit during my stay.

Great place to check out and mark off in your National Park Passport books! Lots of history in those walls!!

If you enjoy history it's worth stopping at this site - there's not a lot to see but when you think about what occurred here it's pretty amazing and worth the quick walk through if you're in the area.

In diesem geschichtsträchtigen Gebäude legte George Washington seinen ersten Amtseid ab und wurde die "Bill of Rights" verabschiedet. Es war das erste Kapitolgebäude in den Vereinigten Staaten. Heute beherbergt es ein kleines, aber sehr interessantes Museum. Eintritt ist frei.

Interesting place to visit while exploring Wall St and Lower Manhattan. A great experience for history lovers as well!

Long a public gathering place for events like the 1929 stock market crash and Armistice Day rallies, as well as a place of respite and reflection after the September 11, 2001 attacks, Federal Hall—a masterpiece of Greek Revival architecture and the site of more than 300 years of government activity—is a touchstone for the founding ideals of American democracy and capitalism. At this location, George Washington took the oath of office, the Bill of Rights was adopted, and the First Federal Congress met. The Federal Hall is home to a small museum that explains the history of the building and which contains some important items, such as the bible that Washington used to swear his oath of office. Additionally, the museum is free and is directly adjacent to Wall Street.

GOD wish the US stocks can always go up, help many family can get rich life, children can grow up happily, more people have jobs. GOD bless. World Peace and Progress 2022.3.19

Oct 2021 Very good landmark to visit when exploring NYC Financial District. A lot of nation's history is captured in this museum exhibits. It's rather unassuming considering the foundations of the country are preserved here. And It is right across NYSE and entrance is free. Yet, it is usually not crowded. Definitely worth a visit.

Saw a blonde college kid and an Old man with an eyepatch, and an octopus costume have a sword fight on top of the building. Just after a huge submarine crashed into the side of the city. Pretty cool place though 7/10

Zero reason for it to be closed right now... zero. We've been inside just about every NYC attraction on this trip, including fully packed elbow to elbow Broadway theater! All required masks and proof of vaccines so why couldn't this place?? Seems lazy and disrespectful to tourists who may not get another opportunity to visit... Super annoyed as it was one of the must sees for us.

Federal Hall is a historic building at 26 Wall Street in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. The name refers to two structures on the site: a Federal style building completed in 1703, and the current Greek Revival-style building completed in 1842. While only the first building was officially called "Federal Hall", the current structure is operated by the National Park Service as a national memorial called the Federal Hall National Memorial. The original building served as New York's first City Hall. It was the site where the colonial Stamp Act Congress met to draft its message to King George III claiming entitlement to the same rights as the residents of Britain and protesting "taxation without representation". After the American Revolution, in 1785, the building served as meeting place for the Congress of the Confederation, the nation's first central government under the Articles of Confederation. With the establishment of the United States federal government in 1789, it was renamed Federal Hall, as it hosted the 1st Congress and was the place where George Washington was sworn in as the nation’s first president. It was demolished in 1812. The current structure, one of the best surviving examples of Greek Revival architecture in New York City, was built as the U.S. Custom House for the Port of New York.[5] Later it served as a sub-Treasury building. The current national memorial commemorates the historic events that occurred at the previous structure. The building was designated a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1965 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1966. It is also a contributing property to the Wall Street Historic District, a NRHP district created in 2007.

So I came on a quiet Sunday morning and even if everything is closed because of the pandemic it was still great to visit and take in all that it offers in terms of history. If you are near by take the time to come by.

This place is not often crowded. It has free entry and is the birthplace of US democracy. It's next to the New York stock exchange.

The actual Bible that George Washington was sworn in as first President of the United States was there and that made it worth while. There was a lot of early US history displays. There was an Alexander Hamilton exhibit but it was all reading. It's free and has rest rooms.

Very historical site. One of the most significant in NYC revolutionary war era history. I saw a short play there this summer about George Washington and his legacy.

The Federal Hall is an historic building where George Washington took an oath as the First President of the United States of America. It’s a small museum and you can appreciate the beautiful architecture. You can visit for free. It’s on Wall Street.

(Translated by Google) It is great to explore the place and the history around it, I loved it !! (Original) Es grandioso recorrer el lugar y la historia a los alrededores, me encantó!!

Guys it is for free, don't miss this historical Part in your journey!

Very easy to find in a busy area of the financial district. Not a lot to see so only takes a couple minutes if you are short on time. The stamps are easy to find if you have a national passport book.

This is worth the visit for its historical importance and architectural beauty. I wouldn’t call it a primary destination, but if you are coming to see other attractions in the area like the New York Stock Exchange, this would be a worthwhile stop.

Not much to see, 5 minutes are more than enough to take a walk inside.

Hard to believe there is so little here. Amazing location, lots of history, but 20 minutes is plenty to see the entire exhibit.

Great VERY Historical Place to Visit, advise taking the Ranger guided tour. To learn more. Where democracy began!!!

(Translated by Google) It was closed when I went. Unfortunately it was not possible to go again. (Original) Ben gittiğimde kapalıydı.bir daha gitmek nasip olmadı malesef.

Very good service

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.

Great history museum

(Translated by Google) Place of history (Original) Lugar de historia

Very cool to see such a historic building. Was under some construction while we were there.

(Translated by Google) I couldn't enter, but I heard that it is a place with American history. The design is pretty. (Original) 들어가지는 못했지만 미국의 역사가 담긴 곳이라고 들었음 디자인이 예쁘다

Disappointing NPS site. Seems, given the location, there would be more here. Second floor pretty much completely empty. First floor is okay.

(Translated by Google) Free museum (Original) Бесплатный музей

Impressive site reflecting foundational events in American history

Great location with lots of history. The Architecture is grand and a must see in Financial District Of New York.

Historic place next to stock exchange.. A good place to sit n relax n feel Wall Street

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.

Nice building with a lot of historical influence. In front of the building stands a bronze statue dedicated to the first president of the United States, George Washington.

Bumped into this place while originally want to only visit New York Stock Exchange, and just realized that this is a historic place. Federal Hall was the place that George Washington took the oath to be the first president of America, it is now a free museum and welcome everyone to visit. Take a grant when you visit Lower Manhattan.

Nice national monument nestled into downtown Manhattan

Great piece of history that is a must see in new York! Note that in George Washington's famous painting of being sworn in as first president you can see trinity Church in the background!

Currently, they have a beautiful photo gallery showcasing places in John Muir’s life. This is a quick stop, but interesting and beautiful.

Amazing place to visit and watch the people visiting the area!

Very good landmark to visit when exploring NYC Financial District. A lot of nation's history is captured in this museum exhibits. It's rather unassuming considering the foundations of the country are preserved here. It is right across NYSE and entrance is free. Yet, it is usually not crowded. Definitely worth a visit.

If you love history about Alexander Hamilton, this is a place you need to visit. It's also on the national historic site registry so you can get a cancellation for your national park passport.

Cool Musuem to go for free

Good

(Translated by Google) Beautiful ... lots of history (Original) Hermoso...mucha historia

(Translated by Google) Nice to see (Original) Bonito de ver

Wow I fell asleep boring

(Translated by Google) Important and very interesting place (Original) Importante y muy interesante lugar

(Translated by Google) Temporarily closed for restoration. (Original) Temporariamente fechado para restauração.

Good tourist attraction place to visit in NYC. Lots of statues and monuments here.

Under some construction but still informative. Junior ranger program available.

Picture perfect

(Translated by Google) To have (Original) A voir

(Translated by Google) The girl successfully moved. So this is a tiny square on which many iconic places are concentrated. Skyscrapers are right up to the mark. There are a lot of people. I started a walking tour from here (Original) Девочка удачно переехала. Так это крошечная площадь на которой сосредоточено множество знаковых мест. Небоскребы здесь стоят впритык. Людей много. У меня отсюда начиналась пешеходная экскурсия

(Translated by Google) I didn't find much to do inside the museum, there is just some interesting historical information (Original) Não encontrei muito para fazer dentro do museu, há apenas algumas informações históricas interessantes

Very informative and historic building. It has free entrance! The reception person is very friendly.

AMERICA IS GREAT

(Translated by Google) It is necessary to visit it, small but it is very worthwhile and the staff very very friendly. (Original) Hay que visitarlo, pequeño pero vale muchísimo la pena y el personal muy muy amable.

Truly a trip through history

Bring your camera. Being there was reminiscent of grammar school history lessons. EXCELLENT. So happy to see the preserved wooden fence in the ground.

Just beautifully done old building with a lot memories and historical place. Structure and design we can't see anymore in new system. Ceiling and stairs piece of art and hand made. Also good stuff on display. Free to go, don't miss it....

Important piece of American history. Great building, very touristy.

(Translated by Google) I am a tourist guide in New York. (Original) Soy guia de turista en Nueva York.

We had lunch here as my friend who live in NYC recommended as its the tavern from George Washington time to present. We had to get historical vibe. I had fish and ship was good.

A must-go place in NYC

If you are into history you might love this place.

(Translated by Google) A place I visited regularly for the package. There is a guestbook at the entrance and a toilet in the basement, but it seemed very dangerous at rare times. It was a pleasant and good environment for many tourists. (Original) 패키지 일정차 방문했던 곳. 입구에 방명록이 있고 지하에 화장실이 있으나 인적이 드문 시간에는 굉장히 위험해 보였음. 여러 관광객들의 방문에도 쾌적하고 좋은 환경이었다.

(Translated by Google) Know the gap (Original) Kien biet nam gap

(Translated by Google) What's up? (Original) Que onda?

Good place to explore

(Translated by Google) Nice place... (Original) Bonito lugar...

(Translated by Google) If you come to the United States, it is good to stop by. (Original) 미국에 왔으면 한번 들러보는 것도 좋음.

Went to Federal Hall because of a business meeting and I fell in love instantly. The buildings design and craftsmanship is astonishing! I can't wait to go back with the family!

This National Memorial consists of a relatively empty rotunda, a completely empty lower level, and NPS offices on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The few exhibits that this place does have, have been closed for months since covid. I don't know who's responsible for them not be opened, whether it be the NPS or the city, there is absolutely no reason why they should still be closed. This isn't even the original building. That building was demolished in 1812, the current building was built in the 1830s. A big disappointment, as I expect more from the NPS and for such a significant location of American history.