May 22, 2024

Seeds of Change:
Reshaping the Democratic Party
Time: 2pm
Youtube»
FaceBook»

Before FDR, Black Americans voted for the Republican Party – the party of Lincoln. That began to change in the 1930s at least partially through the influence of Mary McLeod Bethune who understood that if she helped court the African American vote, Roosevelt would have to pay more attention to their concerns.

June 8, 2024

History Fair & Reenactment:
RevCon 2024
Location: Wallace Center & Library Lawn
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Start your celebration of America’s Independence early at RevCon 2024!

Hosted by the FDR Presidential Library, Dutchess County kicks off its multi-year commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial with reenactors from the Brigade of the American Revolution on hand to demonstrate military camp life, tactics, weapons demo and to answer your questions about life in Revolutionary America. Examine Dutchess County’s role in the war at the accompanying history fair. Pose for photos with Dutchess Tourism's "Commander in Cheers" and hear stories of Dutchess County's revolutionary heroics as told by a pint-sized, augmented reality version of George Washington, named Tiny George.

Fun for all ages; free event (rain or shine).

June 22, 2024

Author Talks & Signings:
Roosevelt Reading Festival
Location: Henry A. Wallace Center
Time: 9:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

AUTHORS LIST

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 9:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the FDR Presidential Library and Museum will host the 20th annual Roosevelt Reading Festival. The day-long program will highlight the recently published work of fourteen authors -- including a special afternoon presentation with Paul M. Sparrow, author of Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR's War of Words with Charles Lindbergh—and the Battle to Save Democracy. The festival will be held in the Henry A. Wallace Center. Free public event, registration is not required.

In six concurrent sessions taking place throughout the day, fourteen authors of works that draw upon the Roosevelt Library archives -- or focus on the Roosevelt era -- will present author talks (and book signings). Copies of all the books will be available for sale in the New Deal Store. The program begins at 9:45 a.m. with coffee and refreshments.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is in-person only. Sessions will be recorded for later broadcast.