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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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August 20

Double Decker Bus Tour

Retrace eight days fateful in September, 1901 . . . as you travel through the streets of Buffalo aboard an iconic double-decker bus!

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September 10

Double Decker Bus Tour

Retrace eight days fateful in September, 1901 . . . as you travel through the streets of Buffalo aboard an iconic double-decker bus!

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September 11

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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September 16

Speaker Nite

“We the People”:
Getting to Know the U.S. Constitution

Presented by Shawn Donahue, JD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Political Science, University at Buffalo

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October 21

Speaker Nite

Friendship & Shared Interests:
Theodore Roosevelt & Ansley Wilcox

Presented by Lenora M. Henson
TR Site Operations Manager

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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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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!

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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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