Reservations for tours are HIGHLY recommended, see Book a Tour for tickets. Space for walk-ups is limited. Be sure to also check out our great online resources on TRSite.org, including our blog, Facebook, and Instagram pages! THE TR SITE WILL BE CLOSED ON EASTER SUNDAY 3/31/24. THE TR SITE WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON ECLIPSE DAY, MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024 SO THAT OUR TEAM MEMBERS CAN ENJOY THIS UNIQUE EVENT.
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The Great North American Solar Eclipse: 13 Days Out

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March 26, 2024

The Great North American Solar Eclipse: 13 Days Out

 

Guest Speaker: Kevin Williams, Ph.d.

Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences

Director, The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium

Buffalo State University


Program Description:
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America from Mexico, through 13 states from Texas to Maine, and finally over parts of Canada before entering the Atlantic Ocean. Buffalo and Western NY will be in the path of totality for this eclipse, setting the stage for a celestial spectacle for residents and possibly a million visitors. This presentation will discuss what causes eclipses, how to view them safely, and what to expect for April 8th.
 
This is a live remote presentation by Zoom.
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S GHOST: THE HISTORY AND MEMORY OF AN AMERICAN ICON

Speaker Nite October 2023

Theodore Roosevelt

Now available on our YouTube page!

 

 Theodore Roosevelt's Ghost: The History and Memory of an American Icon

 GUEST SPEAKER: Michael Patrick Cullinane Professor of U.S. History & the Rob & Melani Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies Dickinson State University, ND

Theodore Roosevelt died over one hundred years ago, and yet, debate still erupts over his legacy. The removal of statues, the erection of new memorials, and his appearance in pop culture shows the relevance of TR today. Michael Cullinane will explore the latest commemorations and invocations to show that we are all agents of TR's ghost.

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Welcome to The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

Bringing a legend to life

It's one of the most amazing and improbable moments in American history.  It's the story of a man thrust into national prominence following great tragedy.  A man who went on to become one of the most influential U.S. Presidents of all time.  And you can experience it for yourself, at the house where Theodore Roosevelt was sworn into office, where the modern presidency began, and where a legend was introduced to the world.