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 SITE WILL BE CLOSED TO TOURS FOR EXHIBIT UPGRADES ON DECEMBER 5. THE SITE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS ON DECEMBER 24-25 AND DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 1.
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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.

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Home for the Holidays Tour

Celebrate the holiday season

Library Christmas tree

December 2023

 

Home for the Holidays Tours 

Thanks to our long-time partnership with the 8th District Federated Garden Clubs of NYS, the TR Site will once again be decorated for the holidays. All month, enjoy a special holiday-themed tour that showcases the decorations while looking at how Buffalonians celebrated at the turn-of-the-20th-century. (As a fund-raising period, these holiday-themed tours will be offered in place of regular tours throughout December.)

  • “Home for the Holidays” tours will be available throughout the month of December; reservations are strongly recommended.

 

All proceeds benefit the TR Site and its educational programming.

Reservations will be available online only. 


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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.