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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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"THE UNEXPECTED INAUGURATION" DOUBLE DECKER BUS TOUR

June-September, 2024

Buffalo Double Decker Tours

TR INAUGURAL SITE PARTNERS WITH BUFFALO DOUBLE DECKER BUS TOURS TO PRESENT MONTHLY TOURS

 This summer, you will have the opportunity to retrace those eight days in September 1901, from the time when President McKinley was shot at the Pan American Exposition through the swearing in of one of our nation’s most consequential presidents-Theodore Roosevelt.

 In partnership with Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours, the TR Inaugural Site has created a motor tour of Buffalo that will weave its way through the streets of North Buffalo, the Elmwood Village, and downtown Buffalo, while sharing with riders the story of one of the most pivotal moments in our nation’s history. You’ll learn about the anarchist who mortally wounded McKinley in the Temple of Music on the Pan-Am grounds and see the actual spot where the shots were fired. You’ll discover why McKinley was operated on at the Pan-Am Hospital and who was supposed to perform the surgery and didn’t. You’ll see where the private home stood in which McKinley stayed during his ill-fated convalescence. You’ll follow the path Vice President Roosevelt took from the Terrace Street train station to the Ansley Wilcox home at 641 Delaware Avenue where the oath of office was administered on Saturday afternoon, September 14.

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Speaker Nite

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Future site of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

Speaker Nite: The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Construction Update, Vision, and Future Significance

TUESDAY, September 24th @ 6:00 pm
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Matt Briney

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Construction Update, Vision, and Future Significance
 
 
This hybrid event is an in person event at the TR Site as well as live online via Zoom. Follow the link to the reservation page to reserve space.



 

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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.