Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of
Eastchester, 20 miles north of New York City. Townspeople voted at the nearby
Village Green; local militia drilled outside its doors. But the American
Revolution changed everything. American, British and Hessian troops tore down
the old wooden meetinghouse for firewood and used the unfinished stone chapel
as a hospital.

Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north of New York City. Townspeople voted at the nearby Village Green; local militia drilled outside its doors. But the American Revolution changed everything. American, British and Hessian troops tore down the old wooden meetinghouse for firewood and used the unfinished stone chapel as a hospital.

Bird's eye view of the park

Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the
United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the
home he built on a country estate in uptown Manhattan. A faithful testament to
early American architecture, it stands today as a tribute to its first owner’s
many accomplishments.

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Manhattan. A faithful testament to early American architecture, it stands today as a tribute to its first owner’s many accomplishments.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is
the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude
for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding
General of the Union Army and then, as President of the United States, strove
to heal a nation after a civil war and make rights for all citizens a reality.

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army and then, as President of the United States, strove to heal a nation after a civil war and make rights for all citizens a reality.

General Grant National Memorial

This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York
City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., Theodore Roosevelt would grow
up to be our 26th President and become immortalized on Mount Rushmore.
However, he started life as a sickly yet bright boy who exercised to improve
his health and began a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life."

This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., Theodore Roosevelt would grow up to be our 26th President and become immortalized on Mount Rushmore. However, he started life as a sickly yet bright boy who exercised to improve his health and began a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life."

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living openly as a lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) person was illegal. The Stonewall
Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for LGBTQ+ civil rights
and provided momentum for a movement.

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living openly as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) person was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for LGBTQ+ civil rights and provided momentum for a movement.

Stonewall National Monument

The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who
moved to New York City from other countries and other parts of the country.
Their work helped build the city and nation, and their stories help us
understand our history. The museum shares these stories through guided tours
of recreated tenement apartments, neighborhood walking tours, and virtual
tours and programs.

The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who moved to New York City from other countries and other parts of the country. Their work helped build the city and nation, and their stories help us understand our history. The museum shares these stories through guided tours of recreated tenement apartments, neighborhood walking tours, and virtual tours and programs.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site

African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground
in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It protects the historic
role slavery played in building New York

African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It protects the historic role slavery played in building New York

African Burial Ground National Monument

Here on Wall Street, George Washington took the oath of office as our first
President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and
Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served
as part of the US Sub-Treasury. Now, the building serves as a museum and
memorial to our first President and the beginnings of the United States of
America.

Here on Wall Street, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury. Now, the building serves as a museum and memorial to our first President and the beginnings of the United States of America.

Federal Hall National Memorial

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton stands where
New York City began, and represents not only the city’s growth, but the growth
of a nation. Initially intended to prevent a British invasion in 1812, the
fortification has transformed over the years to welcome theatergoers,
immigrants, sightseers, and now, millions of visitors to New York Harbor.

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton stands where New York City began, and represents not only the city’s growth, but the growth of a nation. Initially intended to prevent a British invasion in 1812, the fortification has transformed over the years to welcome theatergoers, immigrants, sightseers, and now, millions of visitors to New York Harbor.

Castle Clinton National Monument

The Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge was donated
to the Service by the Town of Oyster Bay in 1968 as a habitat for migratory
birds, particularly wintering waterfowl. The refuge is unique in the System,
serving as a marine refuge rather than the more traditional terrestrial
refuge; it comprises the waters and marshes of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring
harbors. This refuge is open to the public.

The refuge is located on the north shore of Long Island in eastern Nassau
County. This 3,209-acre refuge includes subtidal (bay bottom to mean high tide
line) habitats, saltmarsh and a freshwater pond. The refuge is the largest
refuge in the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex and receives the
most public use of all the refuges. The state of New York designated this
refuge as a significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat. The refuge is
especially important for wintering waterfowl such as black ducks, greater
scaup, bufflehead, canvasback and long-tailed ducks. A variety of other
waterbirds including shorebirds, terns and cormorants also use the refuge.
Other marine organisms common to the refuge include northern diamondback
terrapins, harbor seals, sea turtles, finfish and shellfish. Management
activities include wetland restoration and protection of the natural shoreline
and vegetation. Fishing (Town of Oyster Bay permits required for shell
fishing), wildlife observation, photography and environmental education are
approved recreational uses on the refuge.

Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge consists of 3,204
acres of bay bottom, salt marsh, and a small freshwater wetland. It is managed
principally for use by migratory waterfowl and other waterbirds. It is also
one of the few bay-bottom refuges owned and managed by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service. The refuge is located off Long Island Sound, and the
sheltered nature of the bay makes it extremely attractive as winter habitat
for a variety of waterfowl species, especially diving ducks.

The State of New York has designated the Oyster Bay area as a Significant
Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. Marine wildlife common to the refuge
includes harbor seals, diamondback terrapins, and several species of sea
turtles. Shellfish and finfish are abundant at Oyster Bay. The bay supports
the only commercial oyster farm aquaculture operation remaining on Long
Island, and an estimated 90 percent of the commercial oysters in New York
originate from areas associated with the refuge.

The Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge was donated to the Service by the Town of Oyster Bay in 1968 as a habitat for migratory birds, particularly wintering waterfowl. The refuge is unique in the System, serving as a marine refuge rather than the more traditional terrestrial refuge; it comprises the waters and marshes of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring harbors. This refuge is open to the public.The refuge is located on the north shore of Long Island in eastern Nassau County. This 3,209-acre refuge includes subtidal (bay bottom to mean high tide line) habitats, saltmarsh and a freshwater pond. The refuge is the largest refuge in the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex and receives the most public use of all the refuges. The state of New York designated this refuge as a significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat. The refuge is especially important for wintering waterfowl such as black ducks, greater scaup, bufflehead, canvasback and long-tailed ducks. A variety of other waterbirds including shorebirds, terns and cormorants also use the refuge. Other marine organisms common to the refuge include northern diamondback terrapins, harbor seals, sea turtles, finfish and shellfish. Management activities include wetland restoration and protection of the natural shoreline and vegetation. Fishing (Town of Oyster Bay permits required for shell fishing), wildlife observation, photography and environmental education are approved recreational uses on the refuge. Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge consists of 3,204 acres of bay bottom, salt marsh, and a small freshwater wetland. It is managed principally for use by migratory waterfowl and other waterbirds. It is also one of the few bay-bottom refuges owned and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge is located off Long Island Sound, and the sheltered nature of the bay makes it extremely attractive as winter habitat for a variety of waterfowl species, especially diving ducks.The State of New York has designated the Oyster Bay area as a Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. Marine wildlife common to the refuge includes harbor seals, diamondback terrapins, and several species of sea turtles. Shellfish and finfish are abundant at Oyster Bay. The bay supports the only commercial oyster farm aquaculture operation remaining on Long Island, and an estimated 90 percent of the commercial oysters in New York originate from areas associated with the refuge.

Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army on Governors Island was part of the social,
political, and economic tapestry of New York City. It was home to the US Coast
Guard from 1966 to 1996. Today, the island is a vibrant venue of art, culture,
and performance against the backdrop of two centuries of military heritage and
the skyline of one of the great cities of the world. The island is open to the
public.

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army on Governors Island was part of the social, political, and economic tapestry of New York City. It was home to the US Coast Guard from 1966 to 1996. Today, the island is a vibrant venue of art, culture, and performance against the backdrop of two centuries of military heritage and the skyline of one of the great cities of the world. The island is open to the public.

Governors Island National Monument

Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United
States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office,
his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention. Explore 83
acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings and trails to become
inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.

Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention. Explore 83 acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings and trails to become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.

The North Room of the Theodore Roosevelt Home

North Room

A digital rendering of the Roosevelt home and landscapes of Sagamore Hill circa 1918.

Rendering of Sagamore Hill Landscape Circa 1918

Eel Creek is a tidal salt marsh near the Roosevelt family's beach.

Eel Creek

A view of President Roosevelt's library and office at Sagamore Hill.

Library and Office

Theodore Roosevelt's home atop Sagamore Hill.

A gray house a top a grassy hill with blue sky and clouds in the background.

Theodore Roosevelt Home at Sagamore Hill

Theodore Roosevelt Home

World War I-era papers on Theodore Roosevelt's library desk

Theodore Roosevelt's Roosevelt's Library

Walk the grounds and explore the place the Roosevelt family called home.

Nature Trail

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

How far would you travel to find a better life? What if the journey took weeks
under difficult conditions? If you answered "Whatever it takes," you echo the
feelings of the 12 million immigrants who passed through these now quiet halls
from 1892 to 1954. Ellis Island afforded them the opportunity to attain the
American dream for themselves and their descendants. Come hear their stories.

How far would you travel to find a better life? What if the journey took weeks under difficult conditions?  If you answered "Whatever it takes," you echo the feelings of the 12 million immigrants who passed through these now quiet halls from 1892 to 1954. Ellis Island afforded them the opportunity to attain the American dream for themselves and their descendants. Come hear their stories.

Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from
the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal
symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on
October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees
of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue
since 1933.

"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886.  It was designated as a National Monument in 1924.  Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933.

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls;
firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were
manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 1792, Paterson was
established as America's first planned industrial city, centered around the
Great Falls of the Passaic River. From humble mills rose industries that
changed the face of the nation.

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ.

In 1792, Paterson was established as America's first planned industrial city, centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River. From humble mills rose industries that changed the face of the nation.