Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt

"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" FDR

This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms.

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt - Springwood

The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site offers tours daily of Springwood. Admission includes the FDR Presidential Library & Museum. Start at the Henry Wallace Visitor Center on the grounds of the FDR site.
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Top Cottage

Franklin D. Roosevelt built Top Cottage at the eastern most end of his estate. FDR imagined Top Cottage as a place where he could return to private life after his second term as president. When he was elected to an unprecedented third term in 1940, Roosevelt realized that the little retreat would be an excellent place to "escape the mob" at Springwood. more....

Next NPS Fee Free Weekend July 18 & 19,2009

America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this summer with three fee-free weekends at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees. The National Park Service sites in Hyde Park, NY (Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt NHS, Eleanor Roosevelt NHS, Vanderbilt Mansion NHS plus Top Cottage) are all included.

Car Free Travel Guide

Don't have a car? Don’t like to drive? Don’t worry, sit back, relax, and let the National Park Service do the driving for you. Experience a New Deal for the Roosevelt Ride in 2009.
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Write to

National Park Service
4097 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, New York 12538

Phone

General Information
(800) 337-8474

Climate

Depending on the year Spring may arrive by early April in Hyde Park, gardens are in full bloom through May. Summers are generally sunny, warm, and may be humid, Autumn brings the fall foliage and crisp brillant days. Winters are tyically bright and clear with some snow.