https://www.nps.gov/hofr News releases from Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/national-park-service-invites-public-comment-on-proposed-entrance-fee-increase-at-the-home-of-fdr-and-vanderbilt-mansion-national-historic-sites.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:07:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to increase the entrance fee at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site to support projects that benefit visitors and protect park resources. The increased fee revenue will allow the parks to address preservation needs of the homes, which is critical to ensuring the continued enjoyment and long-term preservation of these significant sites. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/national-park-service-invites-public-comment-on-proposed-entrance-fee-increase-at-the-home-of-fdr-and-vanderbilt-mansion-national-historic-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/human-rights-day-expo-to-take-place-at-roosevelt-sites.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:38:00 EST To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site and Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, along with the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a Human Rights Day Expo on Dec. 10, 2023. Events will begin at 10 a.m. at the Henry A. Wallace Center in Hyde Park. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/human-rights-day-expo-to-take-place-at-roosevelt-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/elro/learn/news/human-rights-day-expo-to-take-place-at-roosevelt-sites.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 EST To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site and Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, along with the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a Human Rights Day Expo on Dec. 10, 2023. Events will begin at 10 a.m. at the Henry A. Wallace Center in Hyde Park. https://www.nps.gov/elro/learn/news/human-rights-day-expo-to-take-place-at-roosevelt-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/nps-to-re-issue-request-for-proposals-for-hyde-park-drive-in.htm Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:17:00 EST After issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in February, 2023 to lease, operate, and maintain the Hyde Park Drive-In Movie Theatre, the National Park Service has received valuable feedback and suggestions from interested applicants. To increase the competiveness of the opportunity, and to reduce the restrictions initially outlined in the RFP, the National Park Service has closed the RFP and will re-announce a revised Request later this summer. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/nps-to-re-issue-request-for-proposals-for-hyde-park-drive-in.htm https://www.nps.gov/elro/learn/news/hyde-park-to-host-u-s-mint-quarter-event.htm Tue, 23 May 2023 11:44:00 EST On June 8, the community of Hyde Park will be hosting the launch of a new Eleanor Roosevelt quarter. As part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program, the new quarter celebrates the life and legacy of Eleanor as a first lady, author, civil liberties advocate, and chairperson of the United Nations Human Rights commission. https://www.nps.gov/elro/learn/news/hyde-park-to-host-u-s-mint-quarter-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-request-for-proposals-rfp-for-the-hyde-park-drive-in-movie-theatre.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:44:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking proposals from interested parties to lease the Hyde Park Drive-In Movie Theatre. This landmark venue, in operation since 1950, has served as an outdoor movie venue consistently since that time. See the full announcement with attachments and apply at sam.gov. All proposals under this RFP must be received by 4:30 pm on April 14, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-request-for-proposals-rfp-for-the-hyde-park-drive-in-movie-theatre.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/openhouse2022.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:29:00 EST Holiday Open Houses with Decorations, Children's Reading Festival, Live Music, Holiday Cards for Sailors on the USS ROOSEVELT, Pictures with Santa. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/openhouse2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/donation.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:35:00 EST A former National Park Service (NPS) employee recently bequeathed a generous financial donation to two national parks in Hyde Park, New York. The donation came from the trust of Mr. Donald E. Borquist, a long time community member of Hyde Park, and a previous NPS Employee. Borquist's gift will be divided evenly between the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/day-of-remembrance.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:31:00 EST The National Park Service, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation will co-host this year’s National Day of Remembrance with live virtual events from February 18-20. The commemoration marks 80 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s signing of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and incarceration of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. The commemoration was made in coordination with Friends of Minidoka, Japanese American Citizens League, and the Japanese American National Museum. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/day-of-remembrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/80thdor2022.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:35:00 EST The National Park Service, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation will co-host this year’s National Day of Remembrance with live virtual events from February 18-20. The commemoration marks 80 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s signing of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and incarceration of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. The commemoration was made in coordination with Friends of Minidoka, Japanese American Citizens League, and the Japanese American National Museum. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/80thdor2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/erpianoreturns.htm Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:55:00 EST On June 4, 2021, a treasured instrument returned to Eleanor Roosevelt’s home at Val-Kill, in Hyde Park, New York. Through a generous donation by Maria Gurewitsch Brand and her family, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Steinway baby grand piano is now part of the historic collection of Mrs. Roosevelt’s possessions at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/erpianoreturns.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/maskrequirement.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:53:00 EST To protect the health of those who live, work and visit our national parks and facilities, and in support of the President’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, the National Park Service (NPS) today implemented a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors. https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/maskrequirement.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/amy-superintendent.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:40:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Amy Bracewell as the new superintendent of the Home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill) and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York. She will also oversee management of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in Kinderhook, New York. Bracewell will begin her new assignment on September 13, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/amy-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/covid19.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:25:00 EST The National Park Service is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/covid19.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/hofrclosure2020.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:16:00 EST From April 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020 the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 'Springwood' will be closed to all tours due to interior and exterior construction activities. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/hofrclosure2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/memorialday2018.htm Mon, 14 May 2018 09:11:00 EST The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site and The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a series of public events over Memorial Day Weekend from Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/memorialday2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/npsdctbusservice.htm Sun, 25 Mar 2018 09:14:00 EST There's so much to see and do in Hyde Park, NY that the National Park Service, Metro-North Railroad, Amtak and Dutchess County Transit have made it easy for you to spend a day visiting the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites and FDR’s Presidential Library and Museum. Leave the car at home and get comfortable with history as you begin with a scenic train ride up the Hudson River. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/npsdctbusservice.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/feefreedays2018.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:21:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that the public will be invited to experience all national parks, including the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt NHS, the Eleanor Roosevelt NHS, and Vanderbilt Mansion NHS, without entrance fees, on four days in 2018. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/feefreedays2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/240th-military-police-battalion-organizational-day.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:26:00 EST The first Organizational Day was held August 25, 1943, to give the soldiers of the 240th a day of rest and recreation away from their duties, to celebrate their first year as an organized Army unit. This year’s event marks the 75th Anniversary of the 240th MP Battalion. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/240th-military-police-battalion-organizational-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/findyourparkfindyourfun.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:39:00 EST Saturday, May 6th. The day is designed to encourage the community to come and enjoy the park through special events that highlight unique aspects of this National Park. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/findyourparkfindyourfun.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/rovamava2016.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2017 06:41:00 EST The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, The Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site and Martin Van Buren National Historic Site recorded more than 663,000 visitors in 2016, which coincided with the National Park Service’s Centennial year celebration. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/rovamava2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/npsfeefreedays2017.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:21:00 EST The National Park Service will be combining some of America’s great scenery and history with great savings. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/npsfeefreedays2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/albanycapitaldistrict.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:24:00 EST The national parks in upstate New York invite visitors of all ages to join in the celebration of the 100th birthday of the National Park Service. As parks reflect on the August 25, 1916 event that established “America’s Best Idea,” the National Park Service is encouraging everyone to #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque for the centennial. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/albanycapitaldistrict.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/national-park-service-entrance-gate-closures.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2016 05:57:00 EST Changes pertaining to motor vehicle access https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/national-park-service-entrance-gate-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/funding-provided-through-the-nps-centennial-challenge-program.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2016 06:42:00 EST This week, the National Park Service announced $15 million in support of 69 projects in 63 parks, including $ 285,955 at the FDR Home to restore the Roosevelt Home Garden and $ 31,713 at Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill to rehabilitate the historic swimming pool. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/funding-provided-through-the-nps-centennial-challenge-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/eveerykidinapark.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 11:42:00 EST New National Program Encourages Families and Classes to Visit National Parks https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/eveerykidinapark.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/nps99birthday.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2015 05:55:00 EST Roosevelt and Vanderbilt sites Will Offer Free Admission and a Find Your Garden theme. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/nps99birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/hofrfindyourpark.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:18:00 EST The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites are joining parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/hofrfindyourpark.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/rovareopens.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:29:00 EST The National Park Service employees who work at the Home of FDR, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill and the Vanderbilt Mansion returned to work this morning, following the lapse in Congressional appropriations which kept the parks closed for 16-days. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/rovareopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/fdrsbirthday.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:38:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/fdrsbirthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/drafttrailsmasterplan.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:05:00 EST The National Park Service announces the release of a draft Trails Master Plan and Environmental Assessment. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/drafttrailsmasterplan.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/fdrs-ice-yacht.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:34:00 EST On March 17, Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s ice yacht “Hawk” will be on display in the lobby of the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center. The exhibit will be for one day only, as the ice yacht “sails” from storage on the lower level of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to its final docking in the curatorial storage facility of the National Park Service. This is a rare opportunity for visitors to see FDR’s personal ice yacht. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/fdrs-ice-yacht.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/nps-to-build-farm-lane-trailhead-and-new-intersection-at-park-entrance.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:36:00 EST NPS to Build Farm Lane Trailhead and New Intersection at Park Entrance https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/nps-to-build-farm-lane-trailhead-and-new-intersection-at-park-entrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/hyde-park-drive-in-parcel-transferred-to-the-national-park-service.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:09:00 EST Scenic Hudson has transferred ownership of the parcel containing the Hyde Park Drive-in to the Home of FDR National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/news/hyde-park-drive-in-parcel-transferred-to-the-national-park-service.htm