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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Victorian Christmas
 
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The Inaugural Site library at Christmas.

Victorian Christmas 2007

A signature event presented by the

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

641 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14202

 

Welcome to this historic landmark home - decked out in grand style with fragrant greens and seasonal décor.  Find one of a kind gifts for everyone on your shopping list in our well-stocked holiday boutiques.  So many ways to celebrate the holiday season – the choice is yours! 

 

Opening Night - Silent Auction & Wine Tasting

Thursday, November 29

6 – 8:30 p.m.

The perfect way to kick-off the holiday season!

Premium wines and a selection of light hors d’oeuvres

A splendid array of auction items & theme baskets

$22 for members, $25 for nonmembers

 

Victorian Christmas – Traditional

$19 per person, inclusive

Chicken salad plate, dessert, coffee or tea.  Entertainment following luncheon service:

 

Saturday, December 1

Luncheon served  at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm

Fashion Show – Coats, Capes & Fabulous Furs

 

Monday, December 3

Luncheon served at 11:30 am.

Linda Hunter – Quilts, Past & Present

 

Tuesday, December 4

Luncheon served at 11:30 am

Serendipity Bell Ringers

 

Saturday, December 8

Luncheon served  at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm

Fashion Show – Coats, Capes & Fabulous Furs

 

 

Victorian Christmas –  A New Celebration

$25 per person, inclusive

Wednesday, December 5 – Thursday, December 6 – Friday, December 7

Serving luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Time to unwind!  Enjoy a more leisurely paced afternoon featuring a special menu including soup, choice of ham, turkey or roast beef wrap sandwich, selection of red or white wine, coffee/tea, dessert.  Reserved seating.  Private room available for your group of 20. 

 

 

Candlelight Dinners

$40 per person, inclusive.

Champagne Reception & Dinner (choice of stuffed boneless pork chops or Seafood Americana), selection of red or white wine, coffee/tea, dessert

5:30 pm -

Toast the season with a glass of champagne and

browse through the holiday boutiques

6:30 pm -

Dinner and the evening’s entertainment:

 

Monday, December 3

Irish Classical Theatre Company

A special presentation by Vincent O’Neill &

Josephine Hogan

 

Tuesday, December 4

Sounds of the Season

Mark Mazur Quartet

 

Thursday, December 6

Sounds of the Season

Mark Mazur Quartet

 

Friday, December 7

Dinner Fashion Show – Coats, Capes & Fabulous Furs

 

Prepaid reservations required.  Please call (716) 884 – 0095.

TR Site members only may call beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 1. 

General public may call beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2.

Prepayment required. No refunds after November 16.

Please have menu selections for your entire party if reserving New Celebration Lunches or Candlelight Dinners.

 

Victorian Christmas Hours

Monday through Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday 12 noon – 5:00 pm

General Admission

$5 Adults; $3 Seniors/Students; $1 Children 6 - 14; $10 Family

 

Parking

Additional parking is available Monday through Friday only at the Holiday Inn, 620 Delaware Avenue.   A shuttle van will run continually from this lot to the TR Site from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.  

 

Major Sponsors:

Wegmans

 8th District Federated Garden Clubs of NYS

Business First

Hertel Parker Liquor

Theodore Roosevelt c. 1900.
History
Find out why Theodore Roosevelt became president in Buffalo in 1901.
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The Wilcox family dining room.
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Theodore Roosevelt c. 1900.  

Did You Know?
At 42, Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest person to become President of the United States. John F. Kennedy was the youngest to be elected, but was 43 when he took the oath.
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Last Updated: September 20, 2007 at 13:42 EST