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Theodore Roosevelt Island

One of Theodore Roosevelt’s greatest legacies was his dedication to conservation. Today, this island stands as a fitting memorial to the outdoorsman, naturalist, and visionary who was our 26th President.

 
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Places You Can Visit

Theodore Roosevelt Island is just one site of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Enjoy a quiet moment or explore more of this nation's history by visiting other Parkway sites.

  • Arlington House
  • Belle Haven Park and Marina
  • Clara Barton National Historic Site
  • Collingwood Park
  • Columbia Island Marina
  • Daingerfield Island
  • Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
  • Fort Hunt Park
  • Fort Marcy
  • Glen Echo Park
  • Gravelly Point
  • Great Falls Park
  • Lady Bird Johnson Park
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove-on-the-Potomac
  • Memorial Avenue
  • Mount Vernon Trail
  • Netherlands Carillon
  • Potomac Heritage Trail
  • Riverside Park
  • Roaches Run Wildlife Sanctuary
  • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
 
 
 
 

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Theodore Roosevelt Island
c/o Turkey Run Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA 22101

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Visitor Information
(703) 289-2500

Climate

The weather in the Washington DC area varies with the season. Summers can be very hot with temperatures in the 90's or higher, often with high humidity. Temperatures during the spring and fall are often cooler, with less humidity. Winter temperatures can vary from mild to very cold.
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The Maryland State Monument at Antietam  

Did You Know?
The Maryland State Monument is the only monument at Antietam dedicated to both sides. Marylanders fought for both the Union and the Confederacy. 20,000 people attended the dedication on May 30, 1900. President William McKinley, a veteran of the Battle of Antietam, was the keynote speaker

Last Updated: December 19, 2008 at 17:13 EST