Contact Info
Kinderhook, NY 12106
- Phone:
- 518-758-9689
Basics
- Type:
- Historical Site
Description
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, but he was unable to gain a second term. As frustration and violence over the extension of slavery grew in the 1840s, Van Buren ran for the presidency twice more from this house. He hoped for re-election but failed, ultimately, just as the union.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Sign-up for tours at the visitor center. Tours begin at the top of every hour from 9:00 to 4:00.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Albany, Montreal and other points north and west
Take Interstate 90 to US Route 9 south at Exit 12; from Boston and points east travel on Interstate 90 to US Route 9 south at Exit B1. After exiting Interstate 90, follow US Route 9 south 4.5 miles to the traffic circle. Enter the traffic circle and exit it onto NY Route 9H. Continue on NY Route 9H another 4.5 miles south to the park entrance on the right. Look for the large brown and white park sign. Note the site is on NY Route 9H, not US Route 9.
From New York City, Hyde Park, and Points south
Take US Route 9 north to Kinderhook. At the stoplight in the Village Kinderhook, turn right onto Hudson Street. Proceed approximately one mile over the Kinderhook Creek and make your first left following the signs for NY Route 9H. Turn right onto NY Route 9H south. Park is approximately 1.5 miles south on the right.
