A Landscape of Memory: Art and Design at the FDR Memorial

Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

National Union Building | Washington

FDR Memorial Legacy Committee
Publisher/HostFDR Memorial Legacy Committee
A Landscape of Memory: Art and Design at the FDR Memorial
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In 2026, we will honor the 25th anniversary of the completion of the FDR Memorial, FDR Wheelchair Statue, and Prologue Room.
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A Landscape of Memory: Art and Design at the FDR Memorial


Join us for a panel discussion on May 12th on A Landscape of Memory: Art and Design at the FDR Memorial.


Speakers include:

  • Charles Birnbaum, FASLA, FAAR as Moderator – Founder and President, Cultural Landscape Foundation;
  • Laurie Olin, FASLA – The Olin Studio, member of committee that advised on Prologue Room and FDR Wheelchair Statue;
  • James Roosevelt, JD – Co-Chair of the 25th Anniversary; member of committee that advised on Prologue Room and FDR Wheelchair Statue;
  • Noriko Fujinami – Worked with Robert Graham during his creation of artwork for the FDR Memorial; she is now the Administrator of the Estate of Robert Graham, based in Los Angeles, California;
  • Invited Steven Koch, FASLA – Worked for FDR Memorial designer Lawrence Halprin during the final design phase of the Memorial.

Location: The National Union Building, 918 F Street NW, Washington DC

Time: Reception begins at 6:00pm. Program begins at 7:00pm.

Other details: Parking garages nearby. The venue is close to Metro Center and Chinatown metros.

ASL and closed captioning will be provided.

Presented in partnership with the Cultural Landscape Foundation.


Thank you to those who have contributed to support this historic anniversary and to our major donors for their support of our work.


Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation

Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation

Lucy Waletzky, MD

Jane Deland - in honor of Mike Deland

Lakeshore Foundation - in honor of John Kemp

John Langan

Helena Berger & Jeff Arpin


Support our work and donate today!

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National Union Building, 918 F Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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