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

Victorian Christmas 2009

With the Site once again open to the public and renovations complete,Victorian Christmas comes home again!

Check back soon for details.

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

Please reserve early due to limited space at each event.

Victorian Christmas 2009

A holiday celebration presented by the

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

641 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14202

 

Welcome to our beautiful “new” home! The historic Wilcox Mansion as well as the new Carriage House will be decked out in grand style with fragrant greens and seasonal décor. Enjoy your favorite old traditions and some wonderful new surprises. 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! 

 

NEW THIS YEAR

Opening Night - Silent Auction & Wine Tasting

Thursday, December 3

6 – 8:30 p.m.

The perfect way to kick-off the holiday season!

Premium wines and a selection of delectable hors d’oeuvres

A splendid array of auction items & theme baskets

 

* SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT   *

BABIK – Buffalo’s finest Gypsy Jazz band

$30 for members, $35 for nonmembers (presale)

$40 at the door

 

Special collaboration with the BPO!

Friday, December 11 SOLD OUT

Enjoy a holiday concert and lunch.

10:30 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Classical Christmas Concert at Kleinhans

1:00 Lunch at the TR Site

$40

Limited seating.

 

Gourmet Wine & Food Pairing Dinner

Tuesday, December 8

$55 per person, inclusive

A stellar menu complimented by the perfect wines.

Thanks to the experts!

Trocaire College - Russell J. Salvatore School of Hospitality & Business

Lauber Imports

 

Luncheons

$25 per person, inclusive

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

 

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

Saturday, December 5 SOLD OUT

Vintage Fashion Show – Celebrations!

 

Saturday, December 12 SOLD OUT

Vintage Fashion Show – Celebrations!

 

Luncheon served at 11:30 am

Monday, December 7

Hutchinson Family Revival

 

Tuesday, December 8 SOLD OUT

Dorothy Freeman

Our First Ladies by Madame Alexander

 

Wednesday, December 9 SOLD OUT

Cathy McGovern of the Trillium’s Courtyard Florist Holiday Traditions

 

Thursday, December 10

Mt. Mercy Academy - Magic Belles

 

Candlelight Dinners

$45 per person, inclusive

Champagne Reception & Dinner (pre-selection required - choice of stuffed boneless pork loin or Artichoke Asiago Stuffed ChickenBreast), choice 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 7

Grand Island High School Madrigal Singers

 

Thursday, December 10

Sounds of the Season

Mark Mazur Quartet

 

Friday, December 11

Step back in time for an evening of elegance with a very special menu

Victoria’s Tea Room Supper & Vintage Fashion Show

$45 per person, inclusive

 

 

 

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

TR Site members only may call beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13. 

General public may call beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14.

Prepayment required. No refunds after November 19.

 

Victorian Christmas Hours

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

Sunday 12 noon – 5:00 pm

General Admission

$5 per person                     

 

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

 

A signature event presented by the

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

641 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14202

 

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.
Special Events
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Theodore Roosevelt receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.  

Did You Know?
Theodore Roosevelt was the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He received it for his contribution to negotiating the Treaty of Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War.

Last Updated: November 13, 2009 at 11:32 EST