The Roosevelts: The Life and Legacy of Franklin and Eleanor

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Dive deep into the world of the Roosevelts as you visit their Hudson Valley home, attend lectures at the FDR Presidential Library and discover their haunts along the Hudson River.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Roosevelts' beloved Hudson Valley home, Springwood and FDR's private retreat, Top Cottage, to learn firsthand about their lives
    • Voyage on the beautiful Hudson River for insight into its influence on the family
    • Education specialists at Hyde Park provide expert insight into the Roosevelts, their era and the Presidential Library system

What's this trip about?

    Dive deep into the world of the Roosevelts as you visit their Hudson Valley home, attend lectures at the FDR Presidential Library and discover their haunts along the Hudson River.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 Welcome and Orientation Newburgh D Mount Saint Mary College Activity note: Welcome to our Road Scholar Program. We have been offering this program since 1996 and do so proudly. This afternoon we will take you on a walking tour of the lovely Mount campus en route ...
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2 Visit FDR's Home and Museum and FDR's Top Cottage Newburgh B,L,D Mount Saint Mary College Activity note: The tour of the Home lasts about one hour and involves standing and some walking. The museum is extensive but there are many places to sit throughout. We will...
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3 Hudson Valley Overview and Free Time to Explore Newburgh B,L,D Mount Saint Mary College Activity note: This morning George Burke, your leader, will present a Hudson Valley Overview and be happy to make suggestions of what to do with your free time the rest of the...
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4 Washington's Headquarters, Hudson River Cruise Newburgh B,L,D Mount Saint Mary College Activity note: We will visit Washington's final Revolutionary War Headquarters. There is some uneven terrain and there will be standing during the tour. We will then enjoy an e...
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5 Visit Eleanor's Val-Kill. Newburgh B,L,D Mount Saint Mary College Activity note: Val-Kill is the only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady. This is an hour visit with standing. We will then return to the Home to continue viewing the museum (there are ...
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6 The Hudson River and its Painters film. Newburgh B,L Activity note: The Hudson River School was a mid-19th century American art movement embodied by a group of landscape painters whose aesthetic vision was influenced by romanticism. After being in the area for a ...

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Price From $699
Price per day$117
Last Updated: 1/26/2022

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  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Salt, Low Fat, Vegetarian
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