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The long anticipated opening of Hamilton Grange National Memorial is upon us. This Saturday, September 17 at noon, which is Constitution Day, the National Park Service will open the Grange to the public. With you we will celebrate the opening of Hamilton’s ‘sweet project’ this weekend with music, living history demonstrations, rangers talks and lectures. [...]

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From Darren Boch from National Park Service The beauty of Alexander Hamilton’s “sweet project,” the Grange, is now clearly apparent. The balustrades on the roof and porch roofs are finished and in place. The chimneys have all been restored and the functional shutters have been hung. The special plaster finish on the ground level is [...]

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Below is an update of the Hamilton Grange by Darren Boch from the National Park Service. The fine work of restoring the Grange to its former glory continues apace, and we’re well on our way to a grand opening on September 17. See the pictures below for some of the recent work and meet just [...]

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Input is sought on the former Grange site on Convent Avenue The National Park Service recently published an Amendment to the Hamilton Grange National Memorial General Management Plan. The Amendment focuses on alternatives for development that will guide long-term management of the NPS property at 287 Convent Avenue, former site of Hamilton Grange. The Amendment [...]

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This is an update from Darren Boch of the National Parks Service: The National Park Service (NPS) is planning to reopen Hamilton Grange National Memorial to the public beginning this September 17. The Grange has been closed to the public for nearly five years, going through a move and an “extreme makeover” designed to make [...]

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This report is from Darren Boch from the National Parks Service: Interior restoration work is continuing at Hamilton Grange National Memorial. Teams have recently begun work on the historic fireplaces, replacing damaged bricks and preparing the fireplaces to receive their facings. Another team is working on the door frames for the dining room. A mock-up [...]

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This morning I stumbled upon an amazing snow sculpture in the north part of the park. Pictures above and below shows a couple carved out of snow sitting on a rock. The piece of art is located just south of the west 141st street staircase, near the Hamilton Grange. While photographing it, a couple came [...]

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Below is an update from Darren Boch of the National Parks Service on the Hamilton Grange National Monument. Work continues apace in restoring Hamilton Grange National Memorial. A gate has been installed to protect the new handicap accessible lift, the Horticultural Society is continuing to care for the thirteen sweet gum trees planted on the [...]

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The American Scottish Foundation is holding a fundraising lecture and reception at Federal Hall on June 16th. The proceeds from the event will help establish a beautiful authentic Scottish garden near Alexander Hamilton’s Historic home in St. Nicholas Park. Follow the link below to RSVP for this important event. If you have any questions you [...]

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