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Special events are planned into the Independence Day weekend (see below) and as detailed by clicking here:
The historic library near Hyde Park was the nation's first presidential library in the United States, built to hold the records of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States from 1933–1945.
Located near Roosevelt's home in Hyde Park, the library was built under his personal direction in 1939-1940. It is one of 13 presidential libraries under the auspices of the National Archives and Records Administration.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro issued this statement to mark the FDR library's anniversary: “Franklin Delano Roosevelt led us through the Great Depression, mobilized this arsenal of democracy to help save a world at war, transformed the political landscape for generations to follow and never forgot his beloved Dutchess County."
Molinaro added, "Today, we celebrate this first Presidential Library and the amazing impact it has had on our history and economy. FDR helped to define America's place in the world and his home and library has helped to define our region and the community we call home."
"Dutchess County celebrates its favorite son - one of America's greatest presidents - and thanks all those who have told and retold FDR's impact on the world and made his home and library such a remarkable treasure here in our community along the banks of the majestic Hudson River," Molinaro said.
Here is a sampling of some of the FDR 75th birthday events:
Friday, July 1
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Day of Infamy: 24 Hours that Changed History special exhibition on view in the Library and Museum. Free with Library and Museum admission.
3 p.m. Book Talk: William E. Leuchtenburg, The American President: From Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton. Free admission.
7 p.m. Theatrical Performance: In Their Own Words: The Roosevelts
Saturday, July 2
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Family Fun Festival! Join us on the Library’s Great Lawn for a day of free activities, including performances by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, live swing music (bring your dancing shoes!), food trucks, a dunk tank, face painting, raptor shows and more!
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Day of Infamy: 24 Hours that Changed History special exhibition on view in the Library and Museum
4 p.m. Theatrical Performance: In Their Own Words: The Roosevelts
7 p.m. Theatrical Performance: In Their Own Words: The Roosevelts
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