Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site - Activities

A Tour of the Ansley Wilcox home, the historic house in which Roosevelt was inaugurated as our 26th president. The front portion of the house was built c. 1840 as officers" quarters for the Buffalo Barracks. Ansley Wilcox enlarged the house to its present size in the 1890s. The first floor contains the visitor orientation room, three restored rooms, one permanent exhibit room on the events of 1901, and the restrooms. The lower level has an education classroom. The second floor has one restored room, a large room to rent for meetings and small get-togethers, wall space available for art shows by local artists and groups and a gift shop. There is a garden area outside.

Visitors may also walk through the herb and flower Gardens on site, or enjoy a walking tour of the surrounding historic neighborhoods.