Events

Past Event Date : 
• June 10, 2023

A New Look at FDR: Insiders talk about the making of the latest History Channel documentary

Past Event Date : 
• January 19, 2023

On Thursday, January 19th at 7:00 p.m. EDT, the FDR Committee hosted a discussion with Jonathan Darman, historian and author of the recently released book Becoming FDR: The Personal Crisis That Made A President.

Past Event Date : 
• October 21, 2022

Join Us For Made to Touch: Art + Accessibility, a Presentation by Jill Wells, Hakin Institute Fellow, and unveiling of "Commander in Chief" from the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee

Past Event Date : 
• October 10, 2022

On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 1 pm ET, the FDR Memorial Legacy Committeed hosted a special commemoration of Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday at her statue at the FDR Memorial with special guest Tracy Roosevelt, J.D. Great-Granddaughter of Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt and a special presentation by Girl, Boy, and Cub Scouts from the National Capital Region.

Past Event Date : 
• October 06, 2022

On Thursday, October 6, 2002, at 6 p.m. EST, the FDR Committee hosted a conversation with Richard Michelson, founder of R. Michelson Galleries.  Baskin was Michelson’s mentor, collaborator, and close friend.

Past Event Date : 
• July 21, 2022

In celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the FDR Committee welcomes you to join Mary E. Dolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director for this tour of the FDR Memorial, as seen through the lens of the disability community.

Past Event Date : 
• July 11, 2022

FDR Memorial Legacy Committee and The University of the District of Columbia Virtual Teacher Professional Development Workshop  July 11-12, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Past Event Date : 
• May 10, 2022

Thank you to the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation and the Judy and Peter Kovler Foundation for their generous sponsorship of these anniversary events.

Past Event Date : 
• May 04, 2022

The FDR Memorial at 25: A conversation with Peter Kovler

Past Event Date : 
• April 27, 2022

Join us in the release of DC Disabled Heroes Lesson Plans Teaching Equality and Representation April 27, 2022. 4:00 pm ET via Zoom 

Past Event Date : 
• July 12, 2021

Do you teach middle or high school? Do you want to make some extra money AND get continuing education credits for certification? Earn up to $400!! The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee (FDR Committee) and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) are partnering to conduct this virtual Summer Professional Development. We are looking for teachers who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the disability rights movement, FDR and his disability, new perspectives in teaching about FDR and his era, and the intersection of civil rights and disability rights.

Past Event Date : 
• May 14, 2021

Accessibility is NOT Optional: A report on accessibility at the FDR Memorial, Washington, D.C. on May 20, 2021 at 12:00-1:00 pm ET Featured Speaker: Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, Ph.D. Remarks by: Senator Tom Harkin (Ret.) Gordon Gund, Chairman Emeritus & Co-Founder, Foundation Fighting Blindness

Past Event Date : 
• April 12, 2021

We invite your participation in a virtual stakeholder/community meeting for educators and disability leaders. This year, the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee (FDR Committee), the friends group for the FDR Memorial in Washington, DC, is launching an educational program in partnership with the University of the District of Columbia which will include writing lesson plans, leading a teacher professional development session and piloting the lesson plans in classrooms. We would like to invite you to join us at one of our virtual stakeholder/community member sessions being held on May 4 and May 5 from 4:00-5:00pm EST. You are invited to choose to attend either one.

Past Event Date : 
• April 07, 2021

Please join us for an online talk titled Eleanor Roosevelt and the Drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We will be joined by Historian John F. Sears on April 28, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

Past Event Date : 
• March 30, 2021

Cocktails & Conversations: Join us for a virtual discussion about the Oscar-nominated film Crip Camp April 12, 2021, at 7 p.m. EST with ASL and closed captioning to be provided Featuring:  Judy Heumann, International Disability Rights Advocate featured in Crip Camp Andraea LaVant, Crip Camp Impact Producer