July 1, 2021

Happy July 4th!

In this issue: Everyone's Favorite Scottie, a Royally Good Picnic with the Roosevelts and Jeffrey Urbin, #NationalHotDogMonth, and even more of the Roosevelts Enjoying the Outdoors.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
The Most Famous Dog in America
July 7, 2pm (and on demand)
Franklin Roosevelt had a lifelong affection for pets. His best known was Fala, a Scottish terrier who became his constant companion and the most famous dog in America. Explore Fala-related museum artifacts with Supervisory Curator Herman Eberhardt.
Fala
PROGRAM ARCHIVES
From August 2020:
Learn how the Roosevelts found comfort and relief from the suffering and uncertainty of the Great Depression and World War II through the simple act of picnicking with family, friends, and even royalty.

FEATURES AND DIVERSIONS


This smoke-stained sculpture of Huckleberry Finn eating a hot dog once hung over the large stone picnic fireplace at Val-Kill.

One of the Roosevelt family’s favorite summer time foods was the American classic, a good old fashioned hot dog! One time the Roosevelts had the King and Queen of England for a picnic in Hyde Park, and yes, they even served them hot dogs!

What are some of your favorite outdoor party activities? Grilling hot dogs? A dramatic reading? Cheating at an egg and spoon race? Ring-Around-the-Rosie? Making vegetable dolls? A bout of “Are you There Moriarty?” There’s nothing like a Roosevelt picnic!

MORE PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY
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"Whatever our individual circumstances or opportunities, we are all in it, and our spirit is good... and do not let anyone tell you anything different." FDR, Oct 12, 1942, fireside chat.

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