Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

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Val-Kill Cottage in the Summer
Val-Kill Cottage
A small fieldstone cottage on a lush lawn with flowering shrubs.
The Stone Cottage at Val-Kill serves as the park's Visitor Center.
A winding road through green fields and shade trees.
The entrance drive to Val-Kill winds through a meadow.
A paneled room with comfortable furniture and a baby grand piano.
Mrs. Roosevelt's Living Room at Val-Kill Cottage
A stone fireplace enclosed by a screend porch.
The Porch at Val-Kill
A bedroom with walls covered in framed photographs.
Mrs. Roosevelt's Room at Val-Kill
A pond with meadow in the background.
Val-Kill Pond
Photos: National Park Service

About Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill. 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.

Quick Facts

State New York
Designation National Historic Site
State Code NY
Weather Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months…

Location & Map

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is located in New York.

Operating Hours

Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage is open seasonally. The grounds, trails, and gardens are open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Wednesday Closed
Monday Closed
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday Closed
Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Guided Tours Hands-On Citizen Science Hiking Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill) is located in the town of Hyde Park, NY, approximately 5 miles north of Poughkeepsie along Route 9G, midway between New York City and Albany, about a 1.5 hour drive from either direction. Located on the east bank of the Hudson River, the park is easily reached by either the Taconic State Parkway or Route 9, and the New York State Thruway west of the Hudson River.

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Contact & Address

Address 54 Valkill Park Road, Hyde Park, NY, 12538
Phone 845-229-9422
Email kevin_oldenburg@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Women's History

Things To Do

Top Cottage Trail

Top Cottage Trail

This trail takes you to the highest point on the Hyde Park Trails. When you reach the summit, you will…

Stone Cottage Visitor Center

Stone Cottage Visitor Center

Stone Cottage Visitor Center and Exhibit

Explore the FDR Presidential Library Exhibits

Explore the FDR Presidential Library Exhibits

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is independently operated and maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration,…

Close to Home

Close to Home

Eleanor Roosevelt: Close to Home is an overview of the inspirational life of Eleanor Roosevelt and highlights her dedication as champion…

View the Park Film: Rendezvous with History

View the Park Film: Rendezvous with History

The park film runs daily at the Henry Wallace Visitor & Education Center. The 140-seat theater features a high-definition film…

Eleanor's Walk

Eleanor's Walk

Get to know Eleanor Roosevelt—wife, mother, and grandmother; Hyde Park neighbor, activist, and diplomat—as you hike the paths she walked…

Visitor Centers

Stone Cottage Visitor Center

The Stone Cottage Visitor Center offers exhibits on the history of Val-Kill. Start your visit here, where park rangers and volunteers will help you plan…

Hours: The Stone Cottage Visitor Center is where you will get your free ticket for the tour.

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