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Springwood: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Hyde Park Home
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Springwood in Hyde Park was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s birthplace and lifelong family home. The National Park Service describes an estate that grew to include gardens, a working farm, and other buildings, as well as the Presidential Library and Museum. The place offers a way to explore Roosevelt’s life through its home landscape and the history preserved there.
Fun facts
- Franklin D. Roosevelt was born at Springwood in 1882.
- His father purchased the property in 1867 and renamed it Springwood.
- The estate later included the nation’s first Presidential Library and Museum.
Before you go
- Springwood is visited by guided tour; check the current schedule and ticket procedure.
- The visitor center, grounds, and house tour can have different hours and access rules.
- Check accessibility information and current closures before planning a visit.
Capture
Use the house and landscape as context
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Springwood was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s birthplace and lifelong home in Hyde Park. The National Park Service describes an estate shaped by family life, gardens, a working farm, and the Presidential Library and Museum. Check current tour schedules before visiting the house; access to Springwood is guided and may vary by season.
Would you start with the house, the grounds, or the Presidential Library?
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