Roosevelt Campobello International Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roosevelt Campobello International Park |
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The Roosevelt cottage at Campobello (2011)
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| Location | Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Nearest city | Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Area | 11.01 km2 (4.25 sq mi) |
| Established | July 7, 1964 |
| Governing body | Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission |
| Website | Roosevelt Campobello International Park |
The Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a special place that keeps alive the memory of Franklin D. Roosevelt, his wife Eleanor Roosevelt, and their family. It was their favorite summer home. This park is located on the southern tip of Campobello Island in New Brunswick, Canada.
It's unique because it's an international park, meaning it's shared by two countries! The island is connected to Lubec, Maine in the United States by the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge.
The main building, a beautiful summer cottage, was finished in 1897. Franklin's mother, Sara Roosevelt, gave it to Franklin and Eleanor as a wedding gift in 1908. In August 1921, when Franklin was 39, he became very sick with a serious illness that made him unable to move his legs. Doctors at the time thought it was polio. Even though he couldn't stay there as much, he still loved the island and visited in 1933, 1936, and 1939.
Franklin D. Roosevelt later became the 32nd President of the United States. His wife, Eleanor, also loved the cool summer weather on the island and visited many times with her children and friends. After Eleanor passed away in 1962, the property was given to the governments of the U.S. and Canada. In 1964, they officially created the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, which covers about 11 square kilometers (2,800 acres).
What You Can See at the Park
The park offers a lot to explore! You can visit the old 19th-century vacation cottage, which looks much like it did when the Roosevelts lived there. There are also other buildings, lovely gardens, and many hiking trails to enjoy the beautiful nature.
The park has a visitor center where you can learn more about the Roosevelts and the park's history. There's also a gift shop if you want to take home a souvenir. You'll find a small display that explains the open border between Canada and the United States right there.
How the Park is Managed
The Roosevelt Campobello International Park is truly special because it's owned and managed by both the Canadian and United States governments. It's run by a group called the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission.
This Commission was created by an international agreement signed on January 22, 1964. The park officially opened on July 7, 1964. Both countries share the costs of running and maintaining the park equally. This means the park is managed and staffed by people from both Canada and the U.S. It's connected to Parks Canada and the U.S. National Park Service.
The Commission has members from both countries. The President of the U.S. chooses the American members, and the Canadian Governor in Council chooses the Canadian members. These people work together to make sure the park is well-cared for and enjoyed by everyone.
See Also
- Sunrise at Campobello, a play from 1958
- Sunrise at Campobello, a film from 1960
- Franklin D. Roosevelt's paralytic illness
- List of residences of presidents of the United States
Gallery
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The Roosevelt cottage, a wedding gift from Sara Delano Roosevelt
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Main room
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Interior
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Dining room
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Franklin Roosevelt climbing rocks with friends (1902)
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Franklin Roosevelt with friends (1902)
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Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt (1904)
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FDR playing golf (1904)
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FDR on the Half Moon (1906)
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Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt (1910)
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The Roosevelt family (1920)
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FDR sailing to Campobello (1933)
