Visitor Center houses a museum (left wing) and gift shop (right wing)
Schoolchildren came out just to meet vets like Ed Hamilton (left) and John Majka
(right in jump jacket)
Robert Haas (505) satisfies some autograph requests
FDR had a dramatic impact on this small community. and his legacy
continues to do so
Masonic
Plaque honors FDR and lists his many achievements as a Free Mason
FDR
Bust in a glass case display greets visitors almost
immediately
No Popcorn - No Matter a great free movie was very informative about FDR and the area
Roaming The Relics the museum tour began right outside the theatre
Life of FDR Timeline - details all
major events [1882-1945]
Polio Paraplegia FDR kept his disability well hidden and most citizens were unaware
of his leg braces and wheelchair use
Lap Robes and other devices masked the disability as well
1938 Ford used by FDR with license plate "FDR-1". His annually renewed
plates all had the same number, courtesy of the Georgia State Prison
System
Adaptive Devices were installed. They were based on farm tractor controls
Pioneering
President FDR helped design these hand controls enabling him to drive himself
around the area.
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