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A stucco building with a pair of double garage doors.

Explore Val-Kill Cottage

Explore the history of the cottage, it's origins as a furniture factory, descriptions and photos of the primary rooms in the house, and even take a virtual tour.

 
An interior with fireplace

A Brief Overview of Val-Kill

Looking for a quick read about the history of Val-Kill? This short article will give you the basics on why it was created and what happened here.

 

Around Val-Kill

  • A fieldstone cottage on the edge of a large pond.
    Stone Cottage

    Discover the early history of Val-Kill in the exhibit located inside Stone Cottage.

  • A pool and terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas.
    The Swimming Pool

    Take a refreshing dip into the history of the swimming pool.

  • A single story white painted wood building with large windows and a double garage door.
    The Playhouse

    The playhouse served many functions during its history.

  • A garden with raised beds in long rows containing flowering plans.
    The Cutting Garden

    The cutting garden provided fresh flowers for the cottages in spring and summer.

  • A pond surrounded by lush green trees.
    The Pond

    Cross the bridge over the pond and discover Val-Kill.

  • A small wood house with front porch.
    The Doll House

    Built for the youngest Roosevelts, the Doll House was relocated from Springwood in 1945.

  • A large stone fireplace with chimney.
    Picnic Fireplace

    A central feature of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's famous picnics.

  • A tennis court with net and wire fence backdrop.
    Tennis Court

    One of the many recreational features enjoyed by the Roosevelts at Val-Kill.

 

Nearby Places to See

  • A rounded portico with the United States flag flying above.
    Springwood

    Springwood, or the 'Big House,' was FDR's family home.

  • A room with fireplace, cozy furniture, desk, and a wheel chair at center.
    FDR Library & Museum

    The lives of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt are chronicled at the nation's first presidential library.

  • A white marble block in the center of a blooming garden.
    Burial Site

    Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's final resting place.

  • A stone house with steep pitched roof atop a gentle hill.
    Top Cottage

    FDR's most private place was host to some big names in history.

Last updated: May 12, 2023

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

4097 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538

Phone:

845-229-9422
For Information about the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites.

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