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Who Can Attend

TRA members and their guests, and the general public. Join the TRA today and receive the Association’s scholarly Journal, participate in Association-sponsored events and activities, and receive invitations to all TRA events. Membership is 100% tax-deductible and helps us to honor the legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt by supporting awards and civic programs all focused on perpetuating his memory and legacy.

Registration

Event registration is closed!

Agenda

See updated Agenda.

Venue Locations

Friday and Saturday Symposium & Luncheons

Dyson Center / O’Shea Hall
Marist University
30 John Winslow Drive
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Campus Map

• Enter off of Rt 9 at NORTH ENTRANCE (Home Depot directly across)
• 1st Left onto John Winslow Drive
• Dyson Center is 2nd Bldg on the Left (#3 on Campus Map)
• Dyson Center Parking Lot (#P10 on Campus Map)
• Entrance to building is through main doors facing John Winslow Drive

 

Friday Welcome Cocktail Reception and Author Presentation

Locust Grove Estate
West Gallery Reception Building
2683 South Road / Rt 9 South
Poughkeepsie, NY  12601

Direction: Look for Beachwood Avenue sign on right and start of dark green picket fence. Main entrance will be on your right with sign posted

 

Saturday Gala Dinner & Cocktail Reception

Inn at Bellefield
25 Old Vineyard Place
Hyde Park, NY  12538

Direction: Rt 9 to West Dorsey Avenue (across from Culinary Institute Entrance). First left on Old Vineyard Place. Hotel entrance on left

 

Cancellation Policy

Registration is non-refundable after September 20th. A $25 late fee will apply on all registrations received after September 30th.

Hotel Accommodations

The TRA has a block of rooms at our host hotel, the Inn at Bellefield. Following is all the information you will need to book your room. Room rates below are good until Wednesday, September 17 on a first come first serve basis and net all taxes.

The Inn at Bellefield

25 Old Vineyard Place
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Telephone: (845) 414-6750

Online Reservations

Room Rates:
$209 / Studio King Suite (plus tax)

We also have a small block of rooms that will be available at the nearby Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Poughkeepsie if rooms are no longer available at the Inn at Bellefield. Room rates will be available until Wednesday, September 17, 2025 on a first come first serve basis and net all taxes.

Hilton DoubleTree Hotel

40 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Telephone: (845) 485-5300

Online Reservations

Room Rates:
$319 / 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds (plus tax)

 

Suggestions on How to Get to Host Hotel in Hyde Park, NY

• By Car — To The Home of FDR: Easily reached by the Taconic State Parkway and the New York State Thruway from points north and south. The park entrance is located on Route 9 at 4097 Albany Post Rd. Detailed directions are on our Driving Directions page.
• By Car — To The Inn at Bellefield: Easily reached by the Taconic State Parkway and the New York State Thruway from points north and south. 25 Old Vineyard Place is located off Route 9 off West Dorsey Lane, right next door to the Culinary Institute and minutes from the FDR NHS. See map: Inn at Bellefield Map Location
• By Train — Amtrak and Metro North Rail Railroad make stops at the Poughkeepsie station. Taxi service is available at the station.
• By Air — Air travel to Albany International Airport or Stewart International Airport are the most convenient airports servicing the area.
• By Bus — Bus service is limited. Dutchess County Public Transit operates a Poughkeepsie to Tivoli Route (C Route) with limited schedule.

Transportation / Shuttle Bus

Friday, October 17

R/T Shuttle Bus Service will be available for all Hotel Guests attending Welcome Cocktail Reception at the Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie.

• 4:45 PM Pick Up at Inn at Bellfield and then DoubleTree Hotel.
• 7:00 PM Return to both hotels after Event.

Saturday, October 18

R/T Shuttle Bus will be available for DoubleTree Hotel guests to Gala Dinner at Inn at Bellfield.

• 5:30 PM pick up at hotel with a return to hotel at 9:15 PM.

Attire

• Friday Theodore Roosevelt Book Prize Luncheon and Panel Dicussion: Casual attire.
• Friday Early Evening Welcome Cocktail Reception w/Guest Speaker: Casual attire.
• Saturday Symposium and Lunch: Casual attire.
• Saturday Evening Cocktail Reception & Gala Dinner at Inn at Bellefield:  Business attire with jacket and tie for men and cocktail. attire for women. Appropriate military uniforms may also be worn.

Meals

• Friday Lunch at Theodore Roosevelt Book Awards at Dyson Center / O’Shea Hall, Marist University.
• Friday Early Evening Welcome Cocktail Reception w/Guest Speaker at Locust Grove Estate.
• Saturday Lunch at Dyson Center / O’Shea Hall, Marist University.
• Saturday Evening Cocktail Reception and Gala Awards Dinner at Inn at Bellefield

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