May 25-26, 2024

Memorial Day Weekend Event:
World War II Military Displays
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: FDR Library Great Lawn

On Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2024, in honor of Memorial Day Weekend, the Great Lawn in front of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will take on the appearance of a World War II encampment with WWII Military Displays.

Period military vehicles of all sizes and soldiers in battle dress will be on hand to share their love of World War II history. Free public event.

And be sure to visit the Hyde Park Education Foundation's fifth annual Field of Honor® next door at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site throughout the weekend.

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 fifteen 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.