Free Admission Friday at Hamilton Grange National Memorial - see INFO below. Hamilton envisioned the Great Fall of the Passaic River providing the power necessary to run not a single mill but a manufacturing town. The rivers of the Passaic could spin large turbine blades and water wheels that would in turn run large manufacturing machinery. His ideas would ultimately grow the little town of Passaic New Jersey into the hub for the production of much needed goods. Alexander Hamilton's connection to Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park is significant to the history of America. It further documents and displays his brilliance and foresight as it relates to building America into a strong nation. And it provides inside into how one of the most influential founding fathers built Which makes Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park welcomed edition to the National Park Service.School Group Requests The staff at Hamilton Grange National Memorial would like to extend an invitation to you and your class! National Parks and National Memorials are places where you and your students can experience the power of history. The information contained in this website will help you prepare for your visit in order to ensure a successful learning experience at our site. We look forward to seeing you and your students during the current school year! Click here for more information and reservations. Curriculum Materials Hamilton Grange NM educator's guide, aligned to the New York State curriculum as of 2013 Curriculum materials for elementary Students. Curriculum materials for middle school (adaptable for high school). More Info below.