• Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace N.H.S.

    Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

    National Historic Site New York

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  • The Upper Gallery is currently closed for renovations.

    These renovations will improve preservation of artifacts and enhance the visitor experience. The Lower Gallery has been reopened, its exhibits are methodically being returned. Period room tours are offered at the regularly scheduled times.

The Childhood of a Renowned President

Only one U.S. president was born in New York City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., Theodore Roosevelt would grow up to be our 26th President and become immortalized on Mount Rushmore. However, he started life as a sickly yet bright boy who exercised to improve his health and began a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life."

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  • A 1998 postage stamp honoring scouting.

    Attention all Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts!

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  • Bring the class to Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS

    Teach TR! Field trips to the historic home

    Hey teachers! Welcome back to school! Bring your students to Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS and make history come alive

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  • Theodore Roosevelt's trademark smile.

    He always had a story to tell.

    Theodore Roosevelt had many adventures and stories to tell, but have you heard these?

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  • Carpet installation at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

    We're rolling up our sleeves!

    The National Park Service is working hard to preserve Theodore's boyhood home. Learn the latest news on what we're doing.

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  • A Special New York Family

    Meet the Roosevelts

    Theodore Roosevelt Jr., who grew up to become the 26th president of the United States, was one of four children in a busy household at 28 E. 20th St.

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  • TR in '12

    The Moose that ran for President

    In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt ran for a non-consecutive third term as President.

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  • T.R. Cartoon-'Establishing the Deadline'

    An array of T.R. political cartoons.

    Theodore Roosevelt was beloved by political cartoonists who created lighthearted lampoons of the many pursuits of this multi-faceted individual.

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  • The Library at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

    Step into a classic Victorian home.

    Take a ranger-led tour of five restored period rooms that reflect the lifestyle of the Roosevelts, circa 1865.

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Did You Know?

jap-rus war

President Theodore Roosevelt brokered a peace agreement between both sides in the Russo-Japanese War. The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed on September 5, 1905, ending the conflict and earning Roosevelt a Nobel Peace Prize.