Federal Hall National Memorial stands on the site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States. It is the site where the First Congress met, back when New York City served as the first capital of the United States.

The current building was built later, from 1834 to 1842, as the Custom House for New York City. The government made most of its money from collecting customs at the Port of New York. In 1862, the building became a subtreasury bank. In 1920, it became the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for a short time until the current Federal Reserve building was finished.

Friday Tours: 10am, 11am, 1 pm, and 2pm

Tours spotlight the importance of Federal Hall to the United States and New York City. Visitors will learn about the First Congress and the inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States.

All visitors access Federal Hall through 15 Pine Street. There is a ramp for people with wheelchairs. Visitors who need sign language can email [email protected]. We have Braille for visitors who need it. We do not have audio guides. Photography is allowed. Service animals are allowed. No pets are permitted.