Complete information about visiting Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is now on National Park Planner.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in Kinderhook, New York, preserves the home and farm of Martin Van Buren, the 8th president of the United States. Van Buren purchased the property in 1839 and named it Lindenwald. He lived here from 1841 until his death in 1862.
Guided tours are the only way to see the inside of Van Buren’s house at Lindenwald. There is no charge, but visitors do need to get a ticket at the Visitor Center for space on each tour is limited. The grounds immediately surrounding the house can be seen along a .75-mile loop trail that covers level terrain.
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Last updated on July 16, 2025
