I’m a volunteer at the Hamilton Grange. I love it. The rangers are amazing and incredibly welcoming. The shutdown is hurting not only the park employees but also the visitors who come to Harlem to enjoy the beautiful St. Nicholas park that the Grange is located in. I hope that the government pulls together soon and opens up the hundreds of National Parks once again.
Sincerely,
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
From the humble beginnings as an orphan from the Caribbean island of Nevis, Alexander Hamilton became George Washington’s right hand man. Visit Hamilton Grange and find out more about this controversial founder and the country home that he built on his Harlem estate.
State(s): New York
Established: 1962
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