Not all Presidents were born in log cabins. One was actually born in a New York City brownstone! Visit the birthplace and boyhood home of Teddy Roosevelt and see what it was like to grow up in the "gilded age."
Life: New York Style
Park Ranger guided tours illustrate the lifestyle of the Roosevelts in the 19th century.
Permits
A Special Use Permit is required for any activity that provides a benefit to an individual, group, or organization rather than the park or the public at large. Many of the events that require permits also require some degree of oversight from National Park Service staff. Some examples of special events that require permits are: More Information
Write to
TR Birthplace NHS 28 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003
Phone
Ranger Desk (212) 260-1616
Media Relations (212) 668-2251
Climate
New York City is best visited during the fall and spring. Summers tend to be hot and humid and the winters can range from mild to extreme.
Did You Know?
The modern New York State flag was modeled after the regimental flag of the Third New York. This flag was given to these troops as a gift by Col. Peter Gansevoort for their service during the Siege of Fort Stanwix in 1777.
Photo courtesy of Sons of the Revolution, Virginia Society
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