Franklin D Roosevelt Hyde Park Foundation Inc.

The roosevelt-vanderbilt conservancy's mission is to assist the park in preserving, conserving, and restoring the roosevelt-vanderbilt national historic sites in hyde park, ny (home of franklin d. Roosevelt, eleanor roosevelt, vanderbilt mansion); to improve the visitor experience at the sites; to build national understanding of and support for the historic significance of the sites; to preserve and restore historic structures and views of and from the sites; to celebrate franklin d. And eleanor roosevelt's character and legacy; and to conduct informational programs regarding the foregoing. With a target of the upcoming centennial of the national park service in 2016, the roosevelt- vanderbilt conservancy's goals are to: 1. Protect important views from the parks, working with scenic hudson and other land trusts 2. Restore views of the hudson river and other important views within the historic sites 3. Restore forests, specimen trees, and agricultural lands 4. Rehabilitate and promote t

The franklin d. Roosevelt hyde park foundation promotes the legacies of franklin and eleanor roosevelt by supporting the preservation and enhancement of the national historic sites at hyde park, new york. Our mission is to ensure the long-term health and integrity of these sites while making improvements that advance public understanding of the world in which the roosevelts lived. To acheive these goals, we raise funds to supplement the resources of our partner, the national park service. National historic sites at hyde park include the president's homes, springwood and top cottage; eleanor roosevelt's home, val-kill; and the former vanderbilt estate, which for its historic significance and scenic beauty, f.d.r. Established as a national historic site in 1939. The foundation works to: reinvigorate and restore the historic buildings, gardens landscapes and forests associated with the roosevelts at hyde park; protect the surrounding hudson river viewshed; strengthen the interpretation of