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FROM

NATIONAL

Tragedy

TO

American

Legend

Step back in time and into the world that Theodore Roosevelt knew through a powerful, immersive experience filled with sight, sound, and interaction.

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November 22 - December 31

Christmas @ the Carriage House

Visitor Center/Bookstore Hours*

Weekdays (Mon-Fri)  9:00AM to 5:00PM
Weekends (Sat & Sun)  11:00AM to 5:00PM

*Special Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve (12/24)  9:00AM to 1:30PM
Christmas Day (12/25)  CLOSED
New Year’s Eve (12/31)  9:00AM to 1:30PM
New Year’s Day (1/1/2026)  CLOSED

November 28

Shop Small Weekend

Friday, November 28th – Sunday, November 30th

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November 29

Shop Small Weekend

Friday, November 28th – Sunday, November 30th

“When you shop local, you support an entire community, not just a single business.”

November 30

Shop Small Weekend

Friday, November 28th – Sunday, November 30th

“When you shop local, you support an entire community, not just a single business.”

September 14, 1901

A New President, A New Era

Experience TR’s unusual 1901 inauguration like never before. With a combination of painstakingly-restored rooms and interactive exhibits, you’ll feel as if you are part of the events of that fateful September. At the same time, you’ll gain a new perspective on the issues that Roosevelt faced during his presidency.

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Educator Resources

A visit to to the TR Site makes history come alive for the young and the young-at-heart. But, if you can’t make it to us, we can bring the history to you!

Field Trips
Bring Us To You
Classroom Resources
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The Modern Presidency Begins

Roosevelt's World

When Theodore Roosevelt was thrust into the spotlight in the aftermath of great tragedy, he was faced with many pressing challenges and important issues. What were they? How did they shape his presidency?

TR: A Brief Biography
Buffalo’s Pan-Am Exposition
TR’s 1901 Inauguration
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HISTORY HAPPENED here

"A brilliant site of American history. It is an extraordinary building which is well preserved with original items. [...] To stand in the very room where Roosevelt became President is both humbling and amazing."

— Jeff, Visitor
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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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