Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
This home in Buffalo, NY, is where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office as President on September 14, 1901.
Photos: National Park Service

About Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America's history nearly didn't happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY brought TR into office, and forever altered the nation.

Quick Facts

State New York
Designation National Historic Site
State Code NY
Weather Summer tends to be mild but humid. Fall moderate temperatures. Winters can have prolonged cold spells and be snowy, with occasional periods of intense snow. Spring mild and rainy.

Location & Map

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is located in New York.

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location $12.00

Museum visits are by guided tour only. Due to limited space on each guided tour, pre-paid reservations are strongly recommended. Tours scheduled hourly, beginning at 9:30 a.m. weekdays and 11:30 p.m. weekends. Last tour at 3:30 p.m. For groups of ten or more, advance reservations are required. Minimum two weeks' notice, please. Call 716-884-0095.

Operating Hours

Museum visit is by guided tour only. Tours begin every hour at the bottom of the hour, starting at 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. every day. RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. To make reservations, visit TRSite.org. Walk-ins will be accommodated only as space permits. Closed on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Wednesday 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Monday 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Thursday 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Sunday 11:30AM - 3:30PM
Tuesday 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Friday 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Saturday 11:30AM - 3:30PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Food Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Living History First Person Interpretation Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits

Getting There

The TR Inaugural Site is located on the north edge of downtown Buffalo on Delaware Avenue, between Allen and North Streets. Free parking is available to the rear. For details, see http://www.nps.gov/thri/planyourvisit/directions.htm

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Contact & Address

Address Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, Buffalo, NY, 14202
Phone 7168840095
Email info@trsite.org

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building Military US Army Armories Monuments and Memorials Presidents Transportation Canals Roads, Routes and Highways Trains and Railroads Tragic Events Assassinations Urban America Wars and Conflicts Mexican War

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