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Springwood, the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Springwood became as well known to the American public as the Roosevelts. FDR would talk about going home for rest and relaxation. Because of this great love of the estate, Roosevelt began to worry about the future of the property. He wanted to preserve it for future generation. Having a great sense of history and his place in it, he wanted the public to visit Springwood, learn about the Roosevelt era and enjoy the place that was such a integral part of his life. The house on the estate where FDR was born and 33 acres of land were deeded to the American nation in 1943, with the provision that the family be allowed to use it after his death. Eleanor Roosevelt and the children decided to relinquish their lifetime rights. The property was transferred to the National Park Service on November 21, 1945. It was dedicated and opened to the public on April 12, 1946. Today the house is furnished as FDR left it in 1945. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of FDR's home and take a self-guided tour of the Museum, stroll the grounds, visit the rose gardens where Franklin and Eleanor are buried, or hike the trails of this 300-acre site. For a list of Park Partners more<<<<