The Roosevelt House Project

The Roosevelt House Project

Join us in our mission to preserve history and accelerate economic opportunity in Gee’s Bend by contributing to the restoration of a historic Roosevelt House. Built in the late 1930s as part of a Federal effort to provide relief to tenant farmers, these one-story wood-frame houses represent resilience and hope. The restored house will serve as a cultural hub, with exhibits telling the story of Gee’s Bend during the Great Depression.

Your support will help make this vision a reality. Gifts of any amount are appreciated, and contributions of $500 and above will be acknowledged onsite:

Donation Tiers

$5000 Leader Supports the creation of interpretive exhibits and educational materials that share the story of Gee’s Bend during the Great Depression.

$2500 Sustainer Supports critical restoration efforts, including replacing deteriorated framing, roofing, siding, and flooring and installing modern utilities like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.

$1000 Guarantor Contributes to site preparation at the new location, such as soil evaluation, drainage improvements, and constructing the concrete footings for the new foundation.

$500 Builder
Assists with preliminary assessments, including locating, surveying, and measuring the structure and disconnecting utility connections to prepare for relocation.

Make Your Contribution Today

Your donation will bring this historic landmark to life as a beacon of cultural tourism and community pride in Gee’s Bend. All gifts will be recognized online, and major contributions will leave a lasting legacy onsite.