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 Val-Kill.

Roosevelt-Vanderbilt NHS Social Media

Illustrated Artist Talk and Book Signing

It is with special pleasure that the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historical Association (RVHA) announces an illustrated artist lecture and book signing by Annie Leibovitz on Sunday, March 11^th at 3:00pm at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home National Historic Site.

This is a free public event, but reservations are required.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Photo Courtesy of FDR Library

Polycom Webcast for Teachers and Students

We're Celebrating Women's History Month

On March 2, 2012

Join us in a Polycom Webcast on Eleanor Roosevelt's Legacy on Human Rights.

The Webcast conference will be hosted by Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School of Yorktown Heights, NY.

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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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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. 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.

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