National Historic Site · NY
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is open.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen.
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Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen. His life spanned the American Revolution to the Civil War and was shaped by the most important issues of the era: US expansionism and the removal of Indigenous people, states’ rights, and slavery. This historic landscape invites reflection on the many lives and legacies woven into its past.
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We derive Martin Van Buren National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.