We’ve arrived at the game-changer himself, Teddy Roosevelt, born right in the heart of Manhattan. By far, one of the wealthiest presidents, and one whose family allowed him to indulge a variety of interests.
Check out Teddy Roosevelt’s childhood and political rise, as well as what happened to his birthplace!
Also, be sure to listen to Theodore Roosevelt’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Theodore Roosevelt’s Tomb” on his gravesite!
From My June 2023 Visit!
Theodore Roosevelt’s birthplaceEntrance to the townhouseMarker for the birthplaceWith the markersHeading up to the restored living quartersIn the parlor Beautiful furnishingsSumptuous red parlorThe Roosevelt books and mementosIn the dining roomThe recreated bedroom for TheodoreChild’s bed and cribThe Roosevelt parents’ roomWith my friend Ryan!
In the Museum in the Basement!
The exhibit space in the ground level of the Theodore Roosevelt birthplaceExhibits detailing the Roosevelts and the spaceTheodore Roosevelt as a childYoung RooseveltDetailing Roosevelt’s lifeHis political careerItems from TR’s political careerThe Teddy bearThe shirt Roosevelt was wearing when he was shotTheodore Roosevelt’s military uniform Theodore and me! On the birthplace and its historyThe house and its floorplans
From My August 2015 Visit!
Theodore Roosevelt BirthplaceBirthplace Plaque
From My July 2021 Visit!
On the street where HE lived! Teddy’s birthplace!Birthplace signageWith the plaqueMarker over the door! Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace!
From My July 2022 Visit!
At the Theodore Roosevelt birthplaceTheodore Roosevelt’s birthplaceBirthplace marker At the doorstepBirthplace signageWanting to go in! With fellow professors Thomas Balcerski and Ryan Purcell!
After Teddy became president, the birthplace all decked out.
After the replica was built
Some of Teddy’s taxidermied birds and his tools.
Theodore Roosevelt portrait by John Singer Sargent.
"I would like to thank Gerald Ford for all he has done to heal our land," Jimmy Carter said in his inaugural address in 1977 and then repeated during his eulogy in 2007, capping one of our longest post-Presidencies. Learn about Gerald Ford, 38th President of the United States, and the end of his term, his post-Presidency, death, funeral, and burial, as well as the gravesite! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/10/13/season-3-episode-38-gerald-fords-tomb/Season 1's Gerald Ford Episode: "Gerald Ford and Omaha" on his birthplace!Season 2's Gerald Ford Episode: "Gerald Ford and Alexandria" on his homes!Support the showAlso, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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