The Childhood Home of a Renowned President

This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be 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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Open House New York

There will be no tours from Friday, October 18th to Sunday October 20th. All visitation will be "open house" style instead.

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Directions and Transportation

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Family is Important!

Learn about those who were influential on TR

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The story of the re-created birthplace.

Learn the story behind the re-created structure you can tour today!

Last updated: October 18, 2024

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Mailing Address:

28 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003

Phone:

212-260-1616

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