Learn from our friends at the Alexander Hamilton Society about one of our great Founding Fathers
The Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating about Alexander Hamilton's life and legacy. Founded in 2011, The AHA Society is also the official nonprofit interpretive partner to Hamilton Grange National Memorial, the Hamilton home in Upper Manhattan stewarded by the National Park Service.
Visit http://the-aha-society.com/ for newsletters, membership, original articles, event details, and the latest news on Alexander Hamilton. For educational resources, explore http://www.allthingshamilton.com/
Online Hamilton Exhibit
Visit the AHA Society's first virtual exhibit on Alexander Hamilton's life and legacy beginning the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the AHA Society. More information on the exhibit in the recorded discussion Hamilton Virtual Exhibit | "A Conversation with the Curators" with Mariana Oller and John Herzog
“Learn about the behind-the-scenes creation of the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society's first virtual exhibit, "Alexander Hamilton: Indispensable Founder and Visionary." It features many fascinating images, including rare or unique pieces from private and institutional collections showing Hamilton's early years in the Caribbean, his service in the Revolutionary War, and his vital contributions to the founding of the United States. Several of the images and artifacts in the exhibit are very rare and have never been shown publicly before.”
Recorded Lectures
"Raleigh Henry Daniels: Caretaker of Hamilton Grange" by Nicole Scholet | Black History Month 2021
Before Hamilton Grange was moved to its present-day location and restored, Raleigh Henry Daniels lovingly cared for the home for decades. Mr. Daniels was very knowledgeable about Alexander Hamilton and the Grange, and shared his knowledge with Eric Sloane and Edward Anthony who wrote and illustrated the book “Mr. Daniels and the Grange.” This book is a valuable resource for Rangers at the Hamilton Grange National Memorial acted as custodian of the historic building. Learn about Mr. Daniels and his celebrated care of the Grange in the mid-20th century.
"The Harlem Hellfighters" by United States Army Veteran Tamar Bains | Black History Month 2021
This presentation explores the 369th Infantry Regiment aka Harlem Hellfighters' shared history and connection to New York City, as well as discusses the regiment's exploits in WWI and WWII before its initial disbandment. This presentation will look into notable members such as PVT Henry Johnson and Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis Sr., and the regiment's legacy in military history and New York City.
Luke Thompson - Alexander Hamilton and the Peaceful Transfer of Power
In this talk, Dr. Luke Thompson explores a subject that is as relevant today as it was during the transition between the presidencies of Washington and Adams, and most notably, Adams and Jefferson. Luke Thompson is a co-founder of Envoi, a political technology company, and President of his own Public Affairs firm based in New York City. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University, where he taught as a lecturer. His dissertation, "Constitutional Duty," explored the politics created by presidential exercises of crisis power drawing on the ideas of Alexander Hamilton and others. His writings have appeared in National Review, The Spectator, and USA Today.
Hamilton's Sweet Project - The History of the Hamilton Grange
Join the Hamilton Grange National Memorial and the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society in commemorating Alexander Hamilton's birthday. This talk, given by Hamilton Grange National Memorial's Lead Ranger, Vladimir Merzlyakov, takes you on a journey from an idea in Hamilton's mind, to the construction of one of New York's oldest homes, to the marvelous engineering feat of relocating it to its present site in 2008. This mansion was the only home that Alexander Hamilton built in his life, completing its construction in 1802.
Hamilton and the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
Does history "repeat" itself? Watch AHA Society President Nicole Scholet speak about Alexander Hamilton and the Yellow Fever Epidemic that hit Philadelphia in 1793 when it was the capital of the United States.
Hamilton: The Ultimate New Yorker - by Kevin Draper
With a reputation of being the one city where you can reinvent yourself completely, and where one could expand their horizons, people come to New York City from as far as the other side of the world, and as close as Long Island. Kevin Draper explores the relationship between Alexander Hamilton and New York City- Their mentalities, their parallel evolution during his time in the city, and how Alexander Hamilton became the embodiment of what a New Yorker's attitude represents: Hard work, success, and achievement. From his arrival to the city, to the construction of the Grange, Alexander Hamilton's attitude and relationship to NYC made him the Ultimate New Yorker.
Alexander Hamilton & Public Administration - Dr. Richard T. Green
The keynote talk of Happy Birthday Hamilton! 2020 was given by Richard T. Green, author of the new book Alexander Hamilton’s Public Administration. This talk explored some of Hamilton’s profound and lasting influences on the field of public administration and why it should be considered one of his most important legacies.
Alexander Hamilton & Impeaching the President - Dr. Luke Thompson
No Founding Father thought more deeply about the presidency than Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton was an enthusiastic supporter of a strong chief executive and believed the president had a central and vital role to play in American government, both at home and abroad. Hamilton was also a realist when it came to the nature of politics and did not shy away from the fact that politics can be a rough business. As a result, Alexander Hamilton jumped at the chance to define what impeaching the president would mean in "The Federalist". Thompson, a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University, will explore how the United States is still working within the parameters of the impeachment system as Alexander Hamilton understood it.
Panel Discussion - Alexander Hamilton: Life & Legacy
Panel presented by the Albany institute of History and Art and the St. Andrews Society of Albany, with the participation of the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society (The AHA Society), and the St. Andrews Society of the State of New York, discussing Alexander Hamilton’s life and legacy.
Discovering Hamilton by Michael E. Newton - Celebrate Hamilton 2019
An icon in life and a legend in death, Alexander Hamilton continues to fascinate. 'Discovering Hamilton' answers some of the most important and intriguing questions about Hamilton’s biography and introduces abundant new material about the lives of Alexander Hamilton, his family, friends, and colleagues." Michael E. Newton's book "Discovering Hamilton" makes explosive discoveries that rewrite Alexander Hamilton's early biography and bring light to previously unknown facts about his life, including a 1771 legal testimony by Alexander Hamilton himself.
Victoria Johnson - Dr. David Hosack and the Hamilton-Burr Duel
On July 11, 2019, the 215th anniversary of the Hamilton-Burr Duel, Dr. Victoria Johnson spoke in Weehawken, NJ on the duel from the perspective of the attending physician, Dr. David Hosack. Dr. Hosack, who was friends with both Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, was famous in his day as the founder of the first public gardens in the US and many other civic institutions in New York City. To learn more about his remarkable life, read the award-winning biography "American Eden" by Dr. Johnson.
Dr. Kate Elizabeth Brown - Treasury Historical Association's Noontime Lecture Series 2019
The Treasury Historical Association, as part of their 2019 Noontime Lecture Series, presented the lecture "Alexander Hamilton and the Development of American Law" by Kate Elizabeth Brown Ph.D., from the Western Kentucky University.
"Alexander Hamilton: The Man vs the Musical" by Rand Scholet
Rand Scholet, Founder of the AHA Society talks on Alexander Hamilton, and gives an in depth analysis of the impact of the musical in Hamilton's Legacy. This talk was given at Nova South Eastern University.
"Preparing the Way for Futurity: Alexander Hamilton's 1769 Letter" by Nicole Scholet
This talk will share insights on Hamilton’s early life in the Caribbean through the examination of a letter that 12-year-old Hamilton wrote to his friend Edward Stevens. This letter, written in 1769, is the oldest extant letter written by Hamilton, and a fascinating snapshot of his early thinking.
"The Goodness and Humanity of Hamilton" by Mariana & Thomas Oller
While Alexander Hamilton is widely recognized for his contributions to the founding of our nation and the establishment of a sound financial and economic system, he is still often described in history books as a cold and uncaring bureaucrat. This talk uses historical evidence to reveal Hamilton as a warm, generous, emotional, and deeply human individual who advocated respect for and equal treatment of all groups in society.
Dianne Durante - "Hamilton and the Reynolds Affair: A Three-Part Moral and Political Account"
Presented by the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society in partnership with the Fraunces Tavern Museum as part of the 2019 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAMILTON Program, National Hamilton Advocate Dr. Dianne Durante speaks on "Alexander Hamilton and the Reynolds Affair: A Three-Part Moral and Political Account." Given that he loved his wife and family, why did Alexander Hamilton choose to have an affair with Maria Reynolds? And why did he publish a pamphlet five years later telling the whole world about it? Via dozens of primary sources and contemporary images, this talk puts all three phases of the Reynolds Affair into their historical, social, and political context.
Nicole Scholet - Elizabeth Schuyler in Washington DC
In this talk, Nicole Scholet, National Leading Scholar and co-founder of the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society, will explore Eliza Schuyler Hamilton’s remarkable life as a “Founding Mother,” with focus on Eliza’s connection to D.C. where she was visited by presidents and neighbors alike. At age 97 in 1854, the widow of Alexander Hamilton was one of the oldest survivors of the Revolutionary War generation. Washingtonians were curious to hear Eliza reminisce about her experiences during the fight for independence and the U.S.'s emergence as a new nation.
HBH2016 - Stephen F. Knott on "Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance That Forged America"
Dr. Stephen Knott, author of Alexander Hamilton and the Persistence of Myth, spoke on his latest book co-authored with Tony Williams, "Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance That Forged America". This new book explores the twenty-two year partnership between George Washington and Alexander Hamilton and how vital this collaboration was to the founding of the United States. Dr. Knott also answered audience questions on the life of Alexander Hamilton. This talk was hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society as part of the annual Happy Birthday Hamilton Program.
"Alexander Hamilton: America's Indispensable Founder " presented by Rand Scholet
In the presentation "America’s Indispensable Founder”© (All Rights Reserved), Rand Scholet compares two distinct visions which competed for the new nation’s attention; which one of the visions prevailed; and the degree to which each of the seven key Founding Fathers contributed to building the nation’s vital foundations that we live with today. The key Founding Fathers include: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, James Madison, and John Jay.
"Alexander Hamilton, the Trespass Act, and the Case of Rutgers v. Waddington" by Pooja Nair, Esq.
Talk: "A 'Bar Fight' that Changed America: Alexander Hamilton, the Trespass Act, and the Case of Rutgers v. Waddington" by Pooja Nair at the Museum of American Finance as part of the first day of the 2015 Happy Birthday Hamilton Program sponsored by the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society, January 9, 2015.
