John Hay, TR's Secretary of State, built The Fells in Newbury NH on Lake Sunapee. In 2010 this exhibit explains the relationship between Roosevelt and Hay. President Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for orchestrating the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War in 1905. John M. Hay, Fells founder and Roosevelt's Secretary of State, was instrumental in Open Door policy diplomacy in Asia that preceded the peace conference in Portsmouth (although he died before the Treaty negotiations began). During Roosevelt's 1902 Presidential visit to New Hampshire he stayed at The Fells. This exhibit examines some of the lasting contributions of these two men in U.S.-East Asian relations and the story of the Treaty of Portsmouth.

The house is open for tours on weekends. June 23 through Sep 6, 2010, open on Wed-Sun. Admission: Adults $8, Children 6-17, $3; under 6, free. 603-763-4789