Historic Site
(706) 655-5870
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. Selected as a "Readers Choice" site in Georgia Magazine, October 2009.
Hours:
9AM-4:45PM daily. Last film begins at 4PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/LittleWhiteHouse
Programs and Events:
Dates and times are subject to change. Please call to verify.
"Scavenger Hunts Through History" are available for both children and adults.
Say "Thank You" to our troops serving overseas by sending a V-Mail while at the Little White House.
- Learn about V-Mail
Admission:
- $5-$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
Related Links:
 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.
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Events
Support Our Troops with Care Packages: OPERATION Heartfelt
Saturday, Sep 4, 2010 until Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 9 AM to 5 PM
 We are collecting care-package items with Operation Stars and Stripes for those soldiers who don't receive packages from home... $5-$8. 706-655-5870. |
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Swim the Warm Springs - Dip Into The Past
Saturday, Sep 4, 2010 until Monday, Sep 6, 2010 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, May 28, 2011 to Monday, May 30, 2011 10 AM to 4 PM
| Swim in the historic pools built by President F.D. Roosevelt as a place for therapy. Normally kept empty for preservation, the shallow pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water. Tickets to the swim may be purchased over the phone with credit card... $20 adults; $12.50 ages 6 to 17; Family Package-$75. 706-655-5870. |
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Remembering World War II -- Operation Market Garden
Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 10 AM to 3 PM
| Veterans of major campaigns from WWII will sign autograph sheets for kids. FDR portrayer will speak on the progress of the war. 'Betty the Homemaker' highlight the role of women during WWII and Kelly's Zeroes' will feature displays and exhibits of WWII equipment. $5-$8. 706-655-5870. |
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Go for a Free Day at the Little White House
Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 9 AM to 4:45 PM
| Admission fees waived to celebrate National Public Lands Day sponsored by Coca-Cola. This is an opportunity for us to say thank-you to the thousands of visitors and volunteers who do so much for us throughout the year. Special V-Mail activity for soldiers serving overseas will be offered to guests. 706-655-5870. |
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Stamp Collecting For Kids
Saturday, Oct 23, 2010
| October is National Stamp Collecting Month and FDR was America's stamp-collecting president. Hands-on activities for children are offered throughout the day. $5-$8. 706-655-5870. |
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The Victory Tree: A Photographic Memorial for our Nation’s Soldiers
Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM from Dec 4, 2010 until Dec 5, 2010
| Adorn our three living Virginia Pines from Emfinger Farms with photographs of those who have served, or are serving, our nation’s armed forces. These Honor Trees will be placed in the museum through Christmas. Bring copies, not originals because they cannot be returned... $5-$8. 706-655-5870. |
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Pearl Harbor Remembered
Saturday, Dec 4, 2010 10 AM to 3 PM
| We will not forget those who served our country during World War II. You are invited to spend time with survivors of Pearl Harbor and other WW II veterans and hear their extraordinary stories. Kelly's Zeroes, a WWII living history organization, will exhibit equipment used by our soldiers in WWII. $5-$8. 706-655-5870. |
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