Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall Interior
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.
Map showing location of park.
A woman wearing a National Park Service uniform and glasses.
National Park Service Selects Amy Sebring to Lead Manhattan Sites
The National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
“Large crowd inside the rotunda of Federal Hall National Memorial”
Photo by NPS
Three people in reenactment clothing hold instruments in front of a stone building and giant statue.
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A stone, Grecian-style building, with columns and a statue in the front.
Photo by NPS Photo
Five men dressed in Revolutionary War outfits play fife and drums
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