Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Home of FDR - Partial Closure of Rose Garden — The planting beds, lawns, and paths of the Rose Garden will be under construction from late March 2026 lasting through fall of 2026. This rehabilitation will restore the crisp, level character of the garden, improve access and infrastructure, and re-install historic rose and peon
Tours to Top Cottage are suspended on August 15 and 16, 2026 — Due to issues with the park shuttle, guided tours of Top Cottage will not occur on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16. Updates will be posted if further suspension is necessary and when the Top Cottage tours can begin again. The park grounds and guided tours of the Home of FDR
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Introduction
The Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site is located in Hyde Park, New York. This site served as the lifelong residence of the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin D Roosevelt, and offers a glimpse into his personal life and the historical context of his presidency.
Visitors come to explore the grounds, including the house where Roosevelt was born and lived until his death in 1945. The site also features the Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, which houses a wealth of documents and artifacts related to his life and legacy.
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