Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Val-Kill

“The greatest thing I have learned is how good it is to come home again,” Eleanor Roosevelt

This simple statement expresses her love for the modest house she called Val-Kill. The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors in the style of Mrs. Roosevelt. Come and be part of the entire Roosevelt Experience at Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill.

Val-Kill Cottage

Eleanor Roosevelt chose Val-Kill for her retreat, her office, her home, and her "laboratory" for social change during the prominent and influential period of her life from 1924 until her death in 1962. During that time she formulated and carried out her social and political beliefs. This is the place most closely associated with one of the most prominent women of 20th-century America.
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Eleanor Roosevelt cutting birthday cake.

Eleanor Roosevelt's Birthday Celebration

The National Park Service will celebrate Eleanor Roosevelt's 125th birthday on October 11th with a wreath laying ceremony at 3:00 PM in the Rose Garden at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY. More...

Girls Leadership workshops are held every summer at Val-Kill

Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill

Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill (ERVK) works to preserve ER's home as a living memorial, a center for exchange of significant ideas, and a catalyst for change and the betterment of the human condition. They offer programs such as the Girls Leadership Workshop which is held every summer. more...

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.