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Historic Site (706) 655-5870

Selected as a "Readers Choice" site in Georgia Magazine, October 2009.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933. He first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infantile paralysis (polio) that had struck him in 1921. Swimming in the 88-degree, buoyant spring waters brought him no miracle cure, but it did bring improvement. During FDR’s presidency and the Great Depression, he developed many New Deal Programs (such as the Rural Electrification Administration) based upon his experiences in this small town.

While posing for a portrait on April 12, 1945, FDR suffered a stroke and died a short while later. Today, the “Unfinished Portrait” is featured in a museum that showcases many exhibits, including FDR’s 1938 Ford convertible with hand controls, his Fireside Chats playing over a 1930s radio, his stagecoach and a theater. Visitors can tour FDR’s home, which has been carefully preserved very much as he left it, the servants and guest quarters, and the nearby pools complex that first brought the future president to Warm Springs.

Hours:
9AM-4:45PM daily. Last film begins at 4PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/LittleWhiteHouse

Admission: $4-$8.
  • Group rates available for 15 or more with advance notice.
  • Primary buildings are wheelchair accessible.
  • Secondary buildings have entry steps. All walkways are hard surfaced.

FACILITIES:
  • Little White House
  • FDR Memorial Museum & Video
  • Historic Pools Museum
  • Memorial Fountain
  • Walk of Flags and Stones
  • Guest Quarters and Servants' Quarters
  • Legacy Exhibit with The "Unfinished Portrait"
  • Large Picnic Area (onsite)
  • Two Large Roadside Picnic Areas
  • Bus Parking

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2008 was the 75th Anniversary of the New Deal!

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  Note: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site has no reservable facilities.  

Events
Annual Fala Day Tribute
Saturday, Nov 7, 2009
Handicapped AccessibleJoin the Greater Atlanta Scottish Terrier Association for an opening parade, costume parade, grooming exhibits and bagpipe music. All Scotty dogs welcome on a six-foot leash. $5 admission to the program held in the picnic area.  Regular Historic Site admission: $4-$8. 706-655-5870.
Pearl Harbor Remembered
Saturday, Dec 5, 2009 10 AM to 4 PM
Handicapped AccessibleWe will not forget those who served our country during World War II. You are invited to spend time with survivors of Pearl Harbor and hear their extraordinary stories. Kelly's Zeroes, a WWII living history organization, will exhibitequipment used by our soldiers in WWII.  $4-$8. 706-655-5870.

  Address/Directions
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site
401 Little White House Rd
Warm Springs , GA 31830

Located 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt.

 
 
Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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