The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is a special historic site that is home to FDR’s presidential library, his lifelong home Springwood, and his burial site. The NPS does a great job maintaining this site and it captures the essence of FDR’s presidency. It is truly one of the best presidential historic sites in the US.
The museum tells the story of Roosevelt’s presidency from the Great Depression through most of WW2. The museum is loaded with interesting artifacts and displays from his presidency. Some of the best include FDR’s lucky felt campaign hat, numerous letters, one of Roosevelt’s wheel chairs, his specially made car, his White House desk, Eleanor Roosevelt’s FBI file, and fragments of the USS Arizona that was sunk at Pearl Harbor. Depending on interest level it is easy to spend several hours here.
Springwood was the birthplace, lifelong home, and burial place of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. His wife Eleanor is also buried here. The home was originally built in 1793 and enlarged several times. The last renovation was conducted by FDR and his mother Sara in 1915-1916. There are 49 rooms in the house. There are 11 rooms on the first floor, 29 rooms on the second floor, and 9 rooms on the third floor. The furnishings in the house are all original. Guided tours are given at the bottom of every hour and last about an hour.
Tickets for the museum and library can be purchased online or in person. Tickets for the tour of Springwood can only be purchased in person on a first come first serve basis. It is easy to spend hours here and this is a special historic site.

We toured Springwood, the birthplace and family home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Hyde Park, NY as well as his Presidential Library, the 1st in our country.

Purchased by FDR’s father in 1867, the original Italianate farmhouse was greatly expanded and remodeled in 1917.

FDR left the landmark house, intact, to the American people, who transferred the property to the National Park Service. Eleanor Roosevelt was the first tour guide! She and FDR are buried in the Rose Garden.

The multi-media exhibits throughout the Presidential Library are quite impressive. You could literally spend the entire day there.

I really enjoyed visiting the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. I studied about him before, so it was very interesting to see this place in person.
He is the only U.S. president who was elected four times. He also led the country during World War II and took action after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The area is peaceful, and there are many informative displays to learn from. It’s a great place to visit if you’re interested in history.

The history of FDR is relevant today more than ever. What a spectacular national park. The home and grounds were beautifully preserved. Our guide was very knowledgeable with many stories about the former president and first lady. The little cafe has some nice food and drink options. The gift store is enormous. I would highly recommend this but you definitely need more than one day to see everything.

This is such an awesome place to visit, our 3rd time. The history is so real when you are here. And the library is wonderful ,the artifacts they share from their family and lives is amazing. A must to experience.