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Thurs, Sept 11, 2025

Exemplary Citizenship Reception

Join us as we commemorate the 124th Anniversary of TR’s inauguration and honor exemplary citizens who are making a difference in our community.

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You are cordially invited to the
Theodore Roosevelt Exemplary Citizenship Reception
On open house benefiting the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation

With a special opportunity to support Buffalo’s Division 2/Engine 2 Firefighters

Thursday, September 11th, 2025 – 6:00pm
On the lawn of the historic Wilcox House
At the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
641 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202

Honoring:

CRYSTAL PEOPLES-STOKES
Theodore Roosevelt Exemplary Citizen of the Year for 2025

and introducing:
The Shirley Hudders Dedication Award
presented to
KEVIN T. KELLY

With a special presentation of the
2025 Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award

The Theodore Roosevelt Exemplary Citizenship Reception is a new event replacing our traditional Anniversary Dinner. This new format will feature various food and beverage stations. Please note, while there will be ample seating in various locations throughout the property, this is no longer a seated event. 

Awards will be presented to honorees at 7pm, under the portico.

Culinary delights from CHEF MARYRUTH RERA, personal chef to Ralph Lauren.

Plus, a special visit from our favorite Theodore Roosevelt repriser, Joe Wiegand.

AND
A special sneak peak of an extraordinary addition to our onsite exhibits!

Dress Code:
Cocktail Attire/Semi-Formal

Questions? Please give us a call at (716) 884-0095
or reach out via email to info@trsite.org

 

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Charcuterie:
Cheeses from Wisconsin, Italy & France
Imported Italian Meats
Gruyere-Parmesan Shortbread Crackers
Toasted Baguettes, Gluten-Free Crackers, Italian Grissini
Veggie Crudités & Fresh Fruit

Dips & Spreads:
Honey Whipped Goat Cheese & Mascarpone with Marinated Olives & Sundried Tomatoes
Eggplant Caponata “Sunflower” – Belgian Endive Spears encircling Eggplant Caponata
Mushroom & Walnut Paté with Rosemary & Lemon with Top Seedz Crackers
Caramelized Onion Dip with Cape Cod Potato Chips
Pico de Gallo & Tortilla Chips

Sliders and Sandwiches – served on a mix of Slider Rolls, Croissants & Ciabatta Bread & Tortilla Wraps:
Beef Tenderloin Sliders with Caramelized Onions, Arugula & Dijon Mayo
Chicken Curry Salad with Apples, Golden Raisins, Celery & Walnuts
Turkey, Avocado, Coleslaw & Roasted Peppers
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Creamy Artichoke Spread

Crostini, Canapés & Nibbles:
Crostini Misti:

Brie with Peach Preserves & Toasted Macadamia Nuts
Summer Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic & Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Poached Red Wine & Marsala Peaches with Burrata, Red Wine Reduction & Arugula

Deviled Egg Bar:
Variety of toppings: capers, chopped pickles, chopped bacon, roasted garlic, basil pesto, tomatoes, etc.
Pistachio Pesto Hummus on Pita Crisps
Spinach, Feta, Leeks & Dill Phyllo Parcels
Maple-Pecan Bacon Slices
Sesame Butter Crisps with Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraiche

Desserts:
Apple Phyllo Purses
Mini Banana Cream Pies
Mini Key Lime Pies
Chocolate Mocha Pudding Pies
Individual Blueberry-Peach Crisps

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A description of our organization, along with a copy of our most recently filed financial report can be requested by contacting the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site at (716) 884-0095, 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202. A copy of our most recently filed financial report is also available on the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau’s Website, www.charitiesnys.com, and may also be requested by calling the office of the Attorney General at (212) 416-8401.

September 11, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cost: $60 Individual | $110 Couple | $2,000 VP Sponsor | $3,500 Presidential Sponsor