Roosevelt Campobello International Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roosevelt Campobello International Park |
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IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
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The Roosevelt cottage at Campobello (2011)
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 Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Location in Canada
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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 protects the summer home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, his wife Eleanor Roosevelt, and their family. Franklin D. Roosevelt later became the 32nd President of the United States.
This park is located on the southern tip of Campobello Island in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. You can reach it from the United States by crossing the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge from Lubec, Maine.
The main house, called a cottage, was finished in 1897. It was a wedding gift to Franklin and Eleanor in 1908 from Franklin's mother, Sara Roosevelt. This was a beloved summer spot for the family. However, in August 1921, when Franklin was 39, he became very ill. Doctors believed it was polio, which caused him to be unable to move his legs. After this, he could not stay at the island as much, but he did visit briefly in 1933, 1936, and 1939. Eleanor Roosevelt loved the cool summer weather and often visited with her children and friends.
Later, a man named Armand Hammer bought the cottage in 1952. After Eleanor Roosevelt passed away in 1962, he gave the property to the governments of the U.S. and Canada. In 1964, they worked together to create this 2,800-acre (11 km2) International Park.
Explore Roosevelt Campobello International Park
This park is a great place to learn about history and enjoy nature. It has a visitor center where you can find a gift shop. There is also a small display that tells the story of the park in both English and French. This display also talks about the friendly border between Canada and the United States.
How the Park is Managed
The Roosevelt Campobello International Park is unique because it is owned and managed by two countries: Canada and the United States. The Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission runs the park. This group was created by a special agreement signed by leaders from both countries on January 22, 1964. The park officially opened on July 7, 1964.
Both Canada and the U.S. share the costs of running and taking care of the park equally. This means they work together to develop, operate, and maintain everything. The park is connected to Parks Canada and the U.S. National Park Service. This partnership shows how two countries can work together to preserve an important historical site.
Images for kids
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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)
