Val-Kill Cottage
Photo: NPS Photo / Bill Urbin
About
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.
Location
54 Valkill Park Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Hours
wednesdayClosed
mondayClosed
thursday9:00AM - 4:00PM
sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM
tuesdayClosed
friday9:00AM - 4:00PM
saturday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Activities
Guided ToursHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
Directions
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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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 with periods of rain. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40° F to 70° F. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon. Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30° F to 50°F. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.