Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (original) (raw)
“...All in all, he’s a riddle must puzzle the devil.”
Today, Martin Van Buren is an obscure man, often little more than a footnote. In pre-Civil War America, however, it was impossible not to have an opinion of him. Van Buren was central to the creation of America's political parties and to the largest crisis of his time, slavery. The above quote is from Davy Crockett, one of many Americans trying to understand the Red Fox of Kinderhook.
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In 2018 for the 102nd anniversary of the National Park Service we decided to celebrate the best unit in the system: Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. Directed by Dan Gelles
Take a Virtual Tour Unable to travel to Kinderhook? No problem! Check out the virtual tour of the President's beloved home.
Basic Information View of the historic house from the outside. Front porch, door, windows and tower are all in view.
Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge this National Historic Site stands on the ancestral lands of Indigenous peoples who have stewarded it for generations.
Women's History Explore the lives of women who influenced Martin Van Buren, life at Lindenwald, and the nation.
Learn From Home Explore at-home educational activities for family members of all ages!
Last updated: November 8, 2024