Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site


Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.

The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is located on Route 9 in Hyde Park, NY about 90 miles north of New York City and 70 miles south of Albany.

  • Compass and GPS
  • Geocaching
  • Guided Tours
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Junior Ranger Program

  • Presidents

Springwood

A stucco and fieldstone house with white trim and circular portico.

Springwood, birthplace and home of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

View of the Hudson Highlands

A vast lawn with apple orchard and mountain range in the distance.

A view toward the Hudson Highlands from the south lawn at Springwood.

Springwood in the Snow

A stucco house with wood portico surrounded by a snowy lawn.

Springwood in winter.

The Living Room at Springwood

A richly furnished room with bookcases and fireplace with portrait hanging above.

The living room at Springwood.

East Terrace of Springwood

A large stucco house with white wood portico and white balustrade.

The west terrace, or main entrance, to Springwood.

The Marble Headstone Marking Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's Burial Site

A marble stone carved with the names of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt on a green lawn.

The burial site of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in the family rose garden.