https://www.nps.gov/vama News releases from Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/new-york-state-investigation-utilizing-park-property.htm Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:25:00 EST On December 6, 2024 a hiker at the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site observed the remains of a woman lying face down near the east shore of the Hudson River south of Bard Rock. https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/new-york-state-investigation-utilizing-park-property.htm 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/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/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/vama/learn/news/2021-06-15-pavilion-rehabilitation.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:14:00 EST Rehabilitation of the historic Pavilion at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is underway. Through this project, the National Park Service will address the maintenance backlog of this 125-year-old facility that today serves as the park’s visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/2021-06-15-pavilion-rehabilitation.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/vama/learn/news/amy-superintendent.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:58:00 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/vama/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/vama/learn/news/feefreedays2018.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:35:00 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/vama/learn/news/feefreedays2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/findyourfunday.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:15:00 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/vama/learn/news/findyourfunday.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/rovamava2016.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2017 07:01:00 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/vama/learn/news/rovamava2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/npsfeefreedays2017.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:22:00 EST The National Park Service will be combining some of America’s great scenery and history with great savings. https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/npsfeefreedays2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/albanycapitaldistrict.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:19:00 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/vama/learn/news/albanycapitaldistrict.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/national-park-service-entrance-gate-closures.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2016 06:19:00 EST Changes pertaining to motor vehicle access https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/national-park-service-entrance-gate-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/funding-provided-through-the-nps-centennial-challenge-program.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2016 09:17:00 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/vama/learn/news/funding-provided-through-the-nps-centennial-challenge-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/everykidinapark.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 10:32:00 EST 4th grade students welcomed free through Every Kid in a Park, a New National Program Encourages Families and Classes to Visit National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/everykidinapark.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/nps99birthday.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2015 06:19:00 EST Roosevelt and Vanderbilt sites Will Offer Free Admission and a Find Your Garden theme. https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/nps99birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/vamafindyourpark.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:36:00 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/vama/learn/news/vamafindyourpark.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/rovareopens.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:50:00 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/vama/learn/news/rovareopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/nps-to-build-farm-lane-trailhead-and-new-intersection-at-park-entrance.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:59:00 EST NPS to Build Farm Lane Trailhead and New Intersection at Park Entrance https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/nps-to-build-farm-lane-trailhead-and-new-intersection-at-park-entrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/vama/learn/news/hyde-park-drive-in-parcel-transferred-to-the-national-park-service.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:09:00 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/vama/learn/news/hyde-park-drive-in-parcel-transferred-to-the-national-park-service.htm