Discover about President Roosevelt and his family along with his presidential term at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum. Housed on FDR’s family estate, FDR Library was one of the first presidential libraries of the country. The museum narrates the story of the Roosevelt era with a rich collection of artifacts and archives along with rotating displays. The audio-visual theatre and other interactive media along with an array archives, you can explore about the president's and the country’s past here.
Formerly known as the Poughkeepsie Bridge, it is now transformed into the Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park. The pedestrian walkway bridge is most celebrated for the fact that it is the longest footbridge across the globe. The bridge was included in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is an integral part of the life of former President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was born here, spent his life at this place and is buried here too. At this site, you can explore FDR's house, the Presidential Library and Museum, and a lovely garden.
The Warner is where Hartford's denizens come to see classic theater as well as contemporary pieces. Built in 1931, the theater was originally constructed as part of the Warner Bros. movie theater but now showcases live performances and has state-of-the-art technology. This art-deco theater is an architectural treat unto itself as the building still retains many of its original details.The National Registry of Historic Places added it to its renowned list in 1984.
The famed Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is situated at Haviland in Hyde Park, in Dutchess County. It comprises of a massive 181 acres (0.73 square kilometers) of land area. It was actively established on May 27, 1977. The site pulls in great crowds every year. According to the 2005 statistics, the number of annual visitors to the site is 52,690. The site occupies great historic importance and is also fondly referred as Val-Kill.
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center is a historical art museum named after a donor and member Frances Lehman Loeb. The museum is a part of Vassar College established in 1864. There is a vast collection of 19000 art works including sculptures, paintings, prints, photographs, glass and ceramic wares. Free guided tours are available to view the marvelous architecture, art exhibitions and events.
The esteemed First Presbyterian Church at Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York is a monumental church site. It was constructed in 1905 and occupies tremendous historic importance. The site is a magnificent model of the Romanesque style of architecture. The site was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.