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Theodore Roosevelt was larger than life. Even the events leading up to his inauguration were dramatic. Here you’ll learn how a variety of people, places, and events all came together on that momentous day — and how the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site came to be.

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Life of TR

A Brief Biography

Explore an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s eventful and impactful life.

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Buffalo's Pan-Am Expo

Doing the “Pan"

Buffalo’s 1901 world’s fair drew 8 million visitors from all over the world. What was all the fuss about?

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The Inauguration

An Unexpected President

TR is one of four men inaugurated outside of the nation’s capital city. What led to his unusual inauguration in the library of a private home in Buffalo, NY?

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The Wilcox House

A Buffalo Landmark

Explore nearly 200 years of history by tracing the evolution of the building that is now the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site.

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FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about the TR Site.
Event Calendar

Tours are just the beginning! Check out our special programs...
Blog

The "In-SITE" blog provides an insider's view of the TR...
Contact

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The TR Site’s daily operations are managed by the Buffalo-based Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service (NPS). The Foundation raises nearly two-thirds of the museum’s annual operating costs through various fundraising efforts as well as grants and donations.

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