Stone Cottage Visitor Center

The exhibits tell the history of Val-Kill and Eleanor Roosevelt and her associates.

The Stone Cottage serves as the visitor center. Here you can talk with park rangers, obtain tour tickets, ask about how to plan your day and other things to do in the area. 

The exhibits located in the Stone Cottage at Val-Kill tell the early history of the property including its inception and design, its function as a handicraft industry, and a gathering place for the Roosevelt's family, friends, and associates. The exhibits feature examples of items made at Val-Kill Industries, artifacts that illustrate the political and educational work of Eleanor Roosevelt and her friends Nancy Cook and Marion Dickerman, and candid16mm film footage of the Roosevelts and friends picnicing, swimming, vacationing, and working.

Details

Duration

30 Minutes

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Reservations

No

Season

 

Accessibility Information

The building is not accessible, but wheel chairs can enter and navigate much of the building. Films featured in the exhibit are captioned.