Federal Hall National Memorial 

Contact Information:
Federal Hall National Memorial   
26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-825-6888
http://www.nps.gov/feha/

Location: Federal Hall National Memorial is located at the corner of Wall and Nassau streets, just off Broadway, in downtown Manhattan, NY. 

Description: This building is on the site of the original Federal Hall where the trial of John Peter Zenger, involving freedom of the press, was held in 1735; the Stamp Act Congress convened in 1765; the Second Continental Congress met in 1785; and Washington took the oath as first U.S. President and the Bill of Rights was adopted in 1789. The present building was completed in 1842 as a federal customs house. The statue of Washington on the steps of the building is by John Quincy Adams Ward.

Activities: Ranger-led talks describing the history of the site are offered at various times daily. Self-guided tours of the museum are also available. Highlights include the Bible that George Washington used at his Presidential inauguration, a brief video on the important events at the original Federal Hall, and exhibits on the site's history. School groups are welcome with advance reservations for tours. Program offerings include "Federal Hall: Birthplace of the Bill of Rights," a Standards-based program appropriate for American History and Government classes. Students will learn about events on the site of Federal Hall that influenced the development of the Bill of Rights, while working towards standards for U.S. and World History, Geography, Economics, and Government. 

Operating Hours: Federal Hall National Memorial is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

History: Designated as Federal Hall Memorial National Historic Site on May 26, 1939; changed to Federal Hall National Memorial on August 11, 1955. 

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