Olin Dows was a lifelong friend and neighbor to Franklin D. Roosevelt, and an artist involved in New Deal art projects like the Hyde Park Post Office murals. He was also the author of the 1949 book Franklin Roosevelt at Hyde Park, a personal account illustrated with his own drawings, showcasing their close relationship and Dows' artistic contributions during the Roosevelt era.
This event is free to attend but registration is required.
The Mortal Storm follows the Roth family as their lives unravel in 1933, following Hitler's rise to power. Starring James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan and Frank Morgan. Named one of Film Daily’s Ten Best Films of 1940. This screening is in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
This event is free to attend but registration is required.
Ceremony and Birthday Cake
January 30, 2026
Franklin Roosevelt's Birthday Celebration
Rose Garden and Wallace Center Time: 3pm ET
The National Park Service will hold a Rose Garden Ceremony to commemorate Franklin Roosevelt's Birthday.
Following the ceremony, the FDR Presidential Library will invite attendees to return to the Wallace Center for birthday cake and refreshments.
This is a free, public event.
New History Shorts
Anna Roosevelt at Yalta
Now Available
Author Catherine Grace Katz tells of Anna Roosevelt's effort to mask her father's fatal illness for long enough to get through World War II, and how she acted as his gatekeeper at the 1945 Yalta Conference, just eight weeks before his death.
Franklin Roosevelt had a lifelong fascination with the sea and collected over 400 ship models in his lifetime. Former FDR Library Director Paul Sparrow takes you behind the scenes to see some of them.
This figurine made from a Brazil nut, bean pods, pipe cleaners, and other items was presented to FDR by Celeste’s of Tampa. See it with a special collection of artifacts on view in celebration of FDR's birthday in our Behind the Scenes area through February 1.
