Expect To Pay More Visiting These Hudson Valley Historic Sites

We are quite lucky in the Hudson Valley to be surrounded by so much rich history. I remember learning about historic events while in elementary school (shout out to Brinckerhoff) and getting the opportunity to visit many of the sites we were learning about here in the area.

A recent announcement from two Dutchess County historic sites has indicated that a price hike will soon come to admission rates for both general admission and yearly park passes.

Hudson Valley Historic Sites Announce Fee Increases

On March 31st, an announcement from the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site indicated that visitors will see an increase in admission cost beginning May 1st.

Beginning May 1, 2024, the fees to tour the FDR Home or Vanderbilt Mansion will increase from $10 to $15 per individual 16 years and older.

Currently, those 15 years old and younger are granted free admission to the parks, and that will stay the same. Admission costs for 16+ will increase by $5.

Along with the single admission prices, there is a new 'yearly park specific pass' that includes admission to FDR and Vanderbilt for $45, which includes the cardholder and three additional guests entry.

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A note was included in the announcement to alert visitors that the increase will not change any National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes (Annual, Senior, Access, 4th Grade, Military Annual, Military Lifetime).

Why The Increase At These Hudson Valley Historic Sites?

According to both sites, the increase in entrance fees will help protect park resources, allowing the parks to 'address preservation needs of the homes, which is critical to ensuring the continued enjoyment and long-term preservation of these significant sites.

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For many national parks, 80% of fees improve the park in which they are collected, while 20% is distributed throughout the National Park System.

At both Vanderbilt and FDR, 100% of fees go back into the park to address/improve safety, security, public programming, landscape, buildings, structures, and preservation or historic objects.

You can learn more here about 'your dollars at work' and also get more information about the fees, hours, and park events at Vanderbilt and FDR, respectively.