Interviews with historians, Holocaust survivors and their families reveal the largely unknown stories of Jewish resistance fighters who engaged in armed uprisings against the Nazis. Presented by the FDR Presidential Library and Museum and the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County.
This event is free to attend but registration is required.
In four sessions, authors of recently-published books on Hudson Valley history will talk about their recent works followed by book signings in the Wallace Center. Featured authors include Joseph E. Diamond, Moira Fitzgibbons, Anthony P. Musso, and Libbie Werlau. Hosted by The FDR Library and the Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.
This event is free to attend but registration is required.
An adaptation of the classic novel by Howard Feast. At the dawn of the American Revolution a lone rider warns the locals of approaching British troops. Adam Cooper (Chad Lowe) surprises his father (Tommy Lee Jones) by joining the local militia in this coming of age film.
This event is free to attend but registration is required.
What's Happening at FDR's Home and NPS
April 12, 2026
Sleep, Dinner, and War: Behind the Scenes at Springwood
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Time: 1:30pm ET
Step beyond the standard house tour and join a park ranger for an intimate, behind-the-scenes experience at Springwood. This special program offers rare access to rooms not typically open to visitors, along with deeper exploration of topics not covered on the standard house tour. Reservations can also be made for April 19 and April 26.
FDR Library Supervisory Curator Herman Eberhardt takes an up close look at this early microphone used by FDR to broadcast Fireside Chats. US Presidents didn't speak live on radio until 1922, but FDR was the first to master the medium.
Jeffrey Urbin looks at some favorite letters from the collection, including an animation cel sent to FDR from Walt Disney, and a letter about alien life from Robert Oppenheimer to the First Lady.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, GI No. 1, Fallen on April 12, 1945
After FDR's death on April 12, 1945, Americans created a variety of tributes to their fallen President. This drawing, sent by artist Arthur Szyk to Eleanor Roosevelt, is one such example.
