Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site - New York

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Photo of Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site courtesy NPS

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS is located at 28 East 20th Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South.

Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, lived at this site from his birth on October 27, 1858 until he was 14 years old. The reconstructed house contains five period rooms, two museum galleries and a bookstore.

Teedie, as young Roosevelt was nicknamed, was a sickly but bright boy, from a wealthy family. To improve his health, Teedie began an exercise program at the house's outdoor gymnasium that started a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life."

After graduating from Harvard, Roosevelt pursued his boyhood dreams, as a rancher, naturalist, explorer, author and Colonel of the Rough Riders. His political service included reforming the U.S. Civil Service Commission and New York City Police Department, and terms as Governor of New York and Vice President of the U.S.

Theodore Roosevelt became president when William McKinley was assassinated in September 1901.

Facilities available at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site:

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: MASI_Superintendent@nps.gov

Phone numbers
Visitor Information 212-260-1616

Address
TR Birthplace NHS
28 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003