Federal Hall National Memorial • New York

“Large crowd inside the rotunda of Federal Hall National Memorial”

Three people in reenactment clothing hold instruments in front of a stone building and giant statue.

A stone, Grecian-style building, with columns and a statue in the front.

Five men dressed in Revolutionary War outfits play fife and drums

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.

Thousands of visitors each year visit Federal Hall National Memorial
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Commemoration of the 232th Anniversary of Evacuation Day, the end of the Revolution and the withdrawal of British troops.
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Federal Hall National Memorial at night
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Old Barracks Fifes and Drums in lower Manhattan, Federal Hall
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Federal Hall National Memorial.

Learn the historical importance of Federal Hall, including as the site where George Washington sworn in as our nation's first president.

Statue of George Washington in front of a classical-style building

Find basic information to plan your visit to this national memorial in the heart of downtown New York City.

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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