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Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

  • Northeast

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About Martin Van Buren

Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen. His life spanned the American Revolution to the Civil War and was shaped by the most important issues of the era: US expansionism and the removal of Indigenous people, states’ rights, and slavery. This historic landscape invites reflection on the many lives and legacies woven into its past.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Northeast
State
New York
Designation
National Historic Site
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Martin Van Buren.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Mon
7:00AM - Sunset
Tue
7:00AM - Sunset
Wed
7:00AM - Sunset
Thu
7:00AM - Sunset
Fri
7:00AM - Sunset
Sat
7:00AM - Sunset
Sun
7:00AM - Sunset

Park grounds are open year round from 7:00 am to sunset. Visitor facilities and guided tours of the president's home are available on a seasonal basis. Please check our Operating Hours & Seasons page for our current facility hours.

Weather and when to go

The weather at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is typical of the northeast United States; it varies considerably throughout the year. Always check the forecast prior to your visit and dress accordingly. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Getting there

The park entrance road is located off of route 9H about two miles south of Kinderhook Village. GPS Coordinates: 42° 22' 52'' N -73° 42' 13'' W

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
Martin Van Buren NHS, 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, NY 12106-3605
Official site
nps.gov/mava

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Martin Van Buren

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Things to do in Martin Van Buren

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Wayside Loop Trail

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 35 min

    The Wayside Loop Trail is a short tour of the site that visitors can do at any time.

What to pack for Martin Van Buren

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