Hamilton Grange National Memorial — Attraction in New York

It's baffling that this place isn't flooded with tourists. FREE to visit and go on a guided or self-guided tour of U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton's home. Both paid and volunteer staff very knowledgeable. First floor is gift shop/traditional museum exhibit, second floor has three rooms of the house decorated in recreation of the time. Absolutely beautiful. I was stunned that I've lived around the corner from this house for a year and jogged in St. Nicholas Park weekly before ever setting foot inside. I'm so glad I did. There's been a huge to-do about the Hamilton musical creating a genuine interest in U.S. political history and its helping young audiences connect with these stories, and rightly so. I must add that there's nothing like actually seeing and smelling the wood and hearing the creaking of a founding father's residence, the place where his family lived, and where he worked and made political and military decisions. The energy in this place is palpable! From the dining room to what may have been the servants quarters or pantry, it was great fuel for the imagination. I was sad to learn that funding for this piece of history is not enough, and may even be in jeopardy....

I was disappointed with my visit. In my opinion an important historical landmark has not been adequately restored. The only part of the house restored to some form of its original use is the second floor but the restoration did not even encompass the entire second story living space. Three third floor which was the bedroom areas had not been restored and is office space for the employees and is not open to the public. In one area on the second floor that was not restored I felt a rotten floor board break as I walked through the carpeted room. It shows a lack of upkeep and deterioration of the house from lack of care in my opinion. I felt the displays on the first floor were lacking and not very interesting. The wait can be a bear. Only 6 people are allowed to tour the second floor at a time and no time limit is given so if you have slow visitors ahead of an annoying visitor that wants to ask the park rangers a bunch of questions you may be waiting a while. I'm still glad I went but I wish the house was more cared for and expanded for...

Very historical. The fact that I was stepping in Alexander Hamilton’s house is still unreal, you could hear creaks as you stepped, which proves it’s old. Sadly, the house had been moved three times, so not everything was the same as it had been in the 18th century. When you enter the house (it’s like a basement part, you don’t enter through the front door), you will find yourself in a gift shop looking place. There you can sign to be part of a tour (every thirty minutes, I believe) and while you are waiting, you can enter another room and read about his life and watch a short (about three minutes per) video about him (whether his childhood, political problems, family, etc…). When you go upstairs, which is where the real housing technically was, you have to climb up some steep steps, then the tour begins. You sadly can’t go up to the third floor (basically the second of the tour), which is where the rooms were. 10/10, would recommend if history nerd, or...