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Operating Hours & Seasons
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
The park is open year round from 7:00 am to sunset, however tours of the President’se are available during the visitor season which operates seven days-a-week from mid-May to the end of October and Saturdays and Sundays in April and November. Look for specific dates in “Get a Quick Start” below. During the visitor season the visitor center is also open 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Guests may learn about tours of President Van Buren’s home and other programs by speaking with the ranger at the visitor center.
Park Hours Year-round; Tours Available mid-May Through October and weeknds in November
- Sunday:7:00 AM – Sunset
- Monday:7:00 PM – Sunset
- Tuesday:7:00 AM – Sunset
- Wednesday:7:00 AM – Sunset
- Thursday:7:00 AM – Sunset
- Friday:7:00 AM – Sunset
- Saturday:7:00 AM – Sunset
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
The park is open year round from 7:00 am to sunset. The visitor center is open 9:00 am to 4:30 pm seven-days-a-week from mid-May to the end of October each year . Guests may learn about tours of President Van Buren’s home and other programs by speaking with the ranger at the visitor center.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Monday:7:00 PM- Sunset
- Tuesday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Wednesday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Thursday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Friday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Saturday:7:00 AM- Sunset
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – Fees Suspended in 2016!
In celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday on August 25th the usual $7.00 entrance fee for visitors 16 and older has been suspended for all of 2016! This year visitors don’t need to pay to see Lindenwald – so come on out and “Find Your ParK.” These passes can be purchased online or at the visitors center for use at other federal recreation areas
Entrance Passes:
- $0.00 – Entrance Fee Susupended for 2016
n celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday on August 25th the usual $7.00 entrance fee for visitors 16 and older has been suspended for all of 2016! This year visitors don’t need to pay to see Lindenwald – so come on out and “Find Your ParK.”
About
“…plain republicans of the north and planters of the south.”
Politics before the Civil War was a whirlwind of opposing interest groups. Martin Van Buren was able to unite those groups becoming president in 1837. As frustration and violence over the extension of slavery grew in the 1840’s, Van Buren ran for the presidency twice more from this house. He hoped to unite sectional interests but failed; ultimately so did the union.
Directions
The park entrance road is located off of route 9H two miles south of Kinderhook Village. GPS Coordinates: 42° 22′ 52” N -73° 42′ 13” W
Visitor Centers
The park’s visitor center is located across Old Post Road from the visitor parking lot. The visitor center is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm seven-days-a-week mid-May through the end of October and also on weekends April 22nd through mid-May 2017 and during November 2017. Please go there first to learn about programs and to sign up for tours of the Lindenwald mansion. Visitor Center
The park’s visitor center is located across Old Post Road from the visitor parking lot. The visitor center is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm seven-days-a-week during the visitor season which runs from mid-May through the end of October each year. Please go there first to learn about programs and to sign up for tours of the Lindenwald mansion.
Weather
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 as well.
he 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 as well.
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