Sharing History

On-site Education Programs

Museum Tour

Recommended for grades 4 and up. Program length - 1 hour. Fee is $3.00 per student for organized school groups. All group tours are by reservation only.

 

Bear Facts

Children are encouraged to bring their teddy bears along to hear the story of how the toy famously got its name. Afterwards, children make a special bear-related craft. A brief house tour concludes the program. Recommended for grades k–1. Program length is 1 1/2 hours. Fee – $2.00 per student. All group tours are by reservation only. We recommend a minimum of one chaperone per 10 students for this activity.

Victorian Interlude

Program available for fourth grade only. Program length is 3-4 hours. Fee is $75.00 per class.

Roosevelt the Reformer: Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive Movement, and Big Stick Diplomacy

Explore how Roosevelt's “Square Deal” advanced the reforms of a progressive era, and how his “big stick” contributed to America's rise to global prominence. Recommended for grades 8-11. Program length - 1.5 hours. Fee is $3.00 per student.

Young Historians Essay Contest

For students grades 7-12. Contest is held each spring. Call (716) 884-0095 for details.

Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest

Contest is for high school students. (716) 884-0095 for details.

Fee for school outreach is $75.00. If scheduling two or more consecutive programs, the charge for the first program is $75.00, with a fee of $40.00 for each additional program. If outreach location is more than 15 miles from the TR Site, an additional $1.00 per mile travel fee will be charged.

 

Adult Programs

Campaigning Through History

Bren T. Price, Sr. presents his vast collection of political campaign memorabilia, dating back to George Washington. This show-and-tell program weaves together history and politics, and demonstrates how campaigning has changed - and not changed - over two centuries. You can also bring your own campaign item for a “Road Show” evaluation.

1901 Buffalo, Birthplace of a New Presidency

This program describes the circumstances of William McKinley's assassination and Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration in Buffalo, NY, in 1901.

Theodore Roosevelt: Icon of the American Century

This brief biography of Theodore Roosevelt explores the early experiences that shaped the man, and the impact of his presidency on the course of American and world history.

From All Corners of the Earth: Visitors To the Pan-American Exposition

Using information culled from surviving guest registers and various other sources, this largely anecdotal presentation seeks to provide the audience with a sense of what visitors really thought and did while they were in Buffalo during 1901.

The History of Teddy's Bear

Few people can claim to be immortalized by a toy. This program tells the story of how the Teddy Bear was named for our 26th President.

Buffalo's Presidential Connections

Hear about the role the city of Buffalo played in the lives of four Presidents: Millard Fillmore, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Defending the Undefended Border

This program examines the Patriots' War in Canada in the late 1830's, and its impact on Western New York. This little-known uprising brought the United States and Britain to the brink of war, led to a military garrison in Buffalo, and ultimately produced the structure that today serves as the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site.

A $100.00 fee is charged for outreach programs within Western New York. If outreach location is more than 15 miles from the Site, an additional $1.00 per mile travel fee will be charged.

 

School Outreach Programs

Teddy's Hour

This program is designed for primary grades to fit into the family/community curriculum. It focuses on the Roosevelt family, particularly the children and their pets. In addition, the story of how the Teddy Bear was named is told along with hands-on and audience participation activities. Recommended for grades pre-k through 1st. Program length - 1 hour.

Teedie and Me

Through this program, children will learn about life during the late 19th century. It begins with a twenty-minute slide presentation outlining Theodore Roosevelt's childhood. Discussion involves how his childhood (family, home, furnishings, toys, clothing, etc.) differs from the students' lives today. Following this, an activity compares everyday late 19th century household items, toys, clothes, etc. with their present-day counterparts. Students are asked to explain how the objects are different and why they think the changes have taken place. Recommended for grades 2-3. Program length - 1.5 hours.

 

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