On Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 the FDR Library (the Museum, Wallace Visitor Center & Library grounds) will be closed for a special event. However, NPS Hyde Park invites public visitors for fee-free, self-guided tours of the Home of FDR in recognition of National Public Lands Day.

#OTD in 1944, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, a longtime advocate for refugees, visited Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter in Oswego, New York. Fort Ontario was the only shelter of its kind the United States created for Holocaust survivors during World War II.

For the next few days see a special selection of Dutch related artifacts in our #BehindTheScenes area. Included is a ship model of the 19th century Dutch corvette, PALLAS.

FDR laughs with Katharine Hepburn at Hyde Park outdoor luncheon for artists and writers supporting his third-term campaign, today 1940:

Day 3 of #PresidentialSites23! Today we kick off with "Sharing Women's Stories at Presidential Sites," which highlights the individuals who work to share the important roles of women throughout presidential history with the wider public.

Thanks for visiting today, Lollipop! This photo is Fala approved.

via USA TODAY: "This summer, the FDR Library opened a new exhibit, “Black Americans, Civil Rights, and The Roosevelts.” It tells the story of the many Black community leaders, soldiers and ordinary citizens who pressed the Roosevelt administration ..." usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Cardi B talking about her love for FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt

We are proud to announce that our current special exhibition BLACK AMERICANS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND THE ROOSEVELTS has received a 2023 Award for Excellence from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network! Learn more about this exhibit on our website: fdrlibrary.org/civil-rights-s…

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It's time for #ArchivesFamilyPhotos! We are going way back in the family photo albums for this one. This 1862 photo is of a young Sara Delano with her brother Philippe in Hong Kong.

#OTD in 1944, Americans elected Franklin D. Roosevelt to a historic 4th term, again breaking the informal tradition established by George Washington of stepping aside after 2 full terms in office. Each of the 4 rooms at the FDR Memorial is dedicated to one of his terms in office.

She would rather shine her light than curse the darkness. Her passing was a terrible loss.

Not one to miss out on #NationalCookieDay, here Cookie reminds everyone, "When you call for a 'repeat' Don't take more than you can eat! / It's YOUR Food Don't Waste it!" Issued by the War Shipping Administration - Food Control during #WWII: fdr.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/17502/…

It's winter, so time to repost a story about FDR and his love of winter sports. He used this sled to race down the hill in front of his home. Read all about it here. fdr.blogs.archives.gov/2016/01/22/win… FDR Library NPS Hyde Park Presidential Trivia

#WomensHistoryMonth take a moment to think about Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt and all she accomplished. A champion of equal rights and opportunity for women, she also led the United Nations commission that created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FDR Library NPS Hyde Park

Happy International Wheelchair Day from us! Today we want to celebrate people with disabilities who have historically and currently used creativity and innovation in wheelchair design to combat social and physical barriers. #InternationalWheelchairDay #FDR FDR Library

Did you know Eleanor Roosevelt wrote 27 books, not the mentions thousands of newspaper columns. articles, magazine stories and speeches? More than any other first lady by a long shot. Eleanor Roosevelt FDR Library NPS Hyde Park

BREAKING: Kamala Harris’ campaign is circulating this devastating montage of all the times Donald Trump threatened to gut Social Security and Medicare. Retweet to make sure every voter sees this.