Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as the nation’s first capitol, home to the inaugural Congress, the first Supreme Court, and the earliest offices of the Executive Branch.
What you’ll hear
8 places to explore in this park.
- Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
- Bowling Green
- Castle Clinton National Monument
- Federal Hall National Memorial
- Federal Hall National Memorial Visitor Center
- Fraunces Tavern
- George Washington Statue
- Trinity Church Cemetery
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