CHAPPAQUA, New York — It’s been more than 26 years since Bill and Hillary Clinton made their home in this wooded, affluent community about 35 miles north of Manhattan .
A Home Base for History
The hamlet has served as a backdrop for the Clintons’ life after the White House. It has also been the place from which Hillary Clinton launched a career in politics in her own right:
- U.S. Senator from New York
- Secretary of State
- Two-time presidential candidate
- Iconic Chappaqua Moments
Perhaps the most memorable political moment tied to the town came in 2016, when Hillary Clinton delivered her historic Democratic National Convention nomination acceptance speech via satellite from Chappaqua’s Crabtree’s Kittle House, a popular local restaurant and inn .
The speech marked the first time a woman had accepted a major party’s presidential nomination, and the intimate setting of the local landmark provided a striking contrast to the grandeur of the convention floor .
Life in the Hamlet
For more than a quarter-century, the Clintons have been woven into the fabric of this Westchester County community. Residents have grown accustomed to seeing the former president and his wife around town, whether at local coffee shops, bookstores, or community events .
The Clintons’ presence has made Chappaqua a destination for political tourists and a symbol of the couple’s enduring connection to New York, even as their national and global roles have evolved over the decades .
