Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Description
Experience Theodore Roosevelt's unusual 1901 inauguration like never before. With a combination of historically restored rooms and interactive exhibits, you'll feel as if you are part of the events of that fateful September, while gaining a new perspective on the issues Roosevelt faced during his presidency.
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Step back in time and into the world that Theodore Roosevelt knew, through a powerful, immersive experience of sight, sound and interaction. Walk where he walked, see and hear the challenges he faced, and get a sense of what it was like to lead our nation during such a pivotal time in its history. It's the dawn of a new century. Millions are traveling to Buffalo, NY, to join in the celebration of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Perhaps you'll try your hand at the Captains of Industry game, and see if you have what it takes to command an early 20th century business. Or maybe you'll crank the handle of the kinetoscope to watch a period film clip. No matter what you choose, you're sure to feel the excitement and optimism of a country on the forefront of innovation. Following a guided tour, you have the opportunity to learn from the past on your own and see how history is relevant in your life by considering the challenges and opportunities presented by the same issues today.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free off-street parking is available behind the TR Site and is accessible from Delaware Avenue or Franklin Street
Reviews(122)
We were in town and visiting family and so we decided to check this NPS site off our list and get a cancellation stamp within our passport book. We arranged for the tour ahead of time and we were not disappointed with our visit. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. My daughter completed the Junior Ranger activity booklet and was able to receive her badge for this site. At the end, the ranger even offered some good recommendations on where we could walk to easily for lunch. Really got a lot of value out of our visit, but mainly to the great folks who work here. TIP: Parking is free in the NPS lot for this site
A nice stop and a good history lesson on Roosevelt’s path to his presidency.
So much history here to learn! The movie was great and the guide was very knowledgeable!
What an excellent stop on our visit to Buffalo. We loved this informative and entertaining tour of the Ansley Wilcox House where TR became President in 1901. The tour is so different from other Park tours in that our docent 'took us back to 1901' through film and photo stories plus we were in the actual home where it happened. This is very much worth your time to visit. It's also lovely to be able to support the National Park system.
We arrived about ten minutes early and checked out the lobby and gift shop. Then our tour guide Connor joined us to take us on the tour. He was very friendly and informative. The tour was based heavily on the history of the building, the history of Buffalo and Teddy's inauguration there. It was mostly interesting and worth checking out. The tour is only about 45 minutes long, you're in & out in an hour and there's ample parking in the back.
Enjoyed our tour guide very much. He was very knowledgeable about President Roosevelt and what was going on in that time period. Actually installed emotion a few times which I liked very much. Just an overall great experience with our tour on all levels.
The tour was informative and I learned some facts about the inauguration that I didn’t know. I enjoyed the architecture in the house.
This was such a wonderful gem of a tour. The house is beautifully preserved and the interactive nature of the tour made the whole trip well worthwhile. Rob is an excellent tour guide and had so many juicy tidbits on the life of Roosevelt, the inauguration and the world’s fair. What an amazing experience!
A highlight of our trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Very well present with a good balance of old and new technology to c rate an incredibly well done tour and experience. `gives a wonderful feel into T Roosevelt as a person during this time of strife. Whole experience is a little over an hour
Interesting, guide very knowledgeable Enjoyed how animated he was when telling stories Parking easy in lot next to museum, Easy to find
