• A 1901 sketch of Theodore Roosevelt taking the oath of office in Buffalo, NY.

    Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural

    National Historic Site New York

Behind the Scenes

Behind-the-Scenes Tours of the TR Inaugural Site

 

Did you know?  At any given time, 80-90% of the average museum's collection is not on display.


These theme-based tours focus on objects that are usually in storage. Each tour is led by the TR Site's Curator and gives you the opportunity to get an "up close" look at some of the TR Site's unique and interesting artifacts, while learning about their history.


2011 TOUR SCHEDULE


Friday, January 21st - 10:30am
Theodore Roosevelt: Tales & Treasures
*Reservations beginning Friday, January 7th

Saturday, March 5th - 1:30pm
Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition: Souvenirs & Stories
*Reservations beginning Monday, February 7th

Wednesday, May 11th - 5:30pm
Theodore Roosevelt: Tales & Treasures
*Reservations beginning Monday, April 11th

Tuesday, July 19th - 5:30pm
Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition: Souvenirs & Stories
*Reservations beginning Monday, June 13th

Saturday, September 10th - 10:30am
The Wilcox Family: In Their Own Words
*Reservations beginning Monday, August 8th

Friday, November 4th - 1:30pm
Theodore Roosevelt: Tales & Treasures
*Reservations beginning Monday, October 3rd

 

All tours last approximately 1½ hours and are limited to 10 people.


Participants will receive a coupon good for a "standard" guided tour of the TR Site ($10 value).


Pre-paid reservations required. Sorry, no refunds.
$15 TR Site Members/$25 Non-Members

Call (716) 884-0095 to make reservations.

 

*Proceeds will benefit collections-care projects at the TR Site.

Did You Know?

Woman c. 1900

While Theodore Roosevelt did not make significant progress towards the cause of women's suffrage during his presidency, he did speak in favor of it during his 1912 presidential campaign as the "Bull Moose" (Progressive) Party candidate. More...