Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: New York
📘 Park Overview
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."
🌤 Weather Information
Spring: Temperatures range from 30F-70F. Mostly sunny, Rainfall average: 3 inches. Summer: Temperatures range from 60F-80F. Mostly sunny. Rainfall average: 4.5 inches. Fall: Temperatures range from 30F-70F. Mostly sunny. Rainfall averages 3-4 inches. Some snow might occur. Winter: Temperatures range from 20F-40F. Snowfall averages 12 days (December-February).
🚗 Directions
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is located in Manhattan at 28 East 20th Street, between Park Avenue South and Broadway.
Images
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exterior
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The shirt TR was wearing, the speech he was giving, and the eyeglass case that was in his breast pocket when he was shot in Milwaukee, WI.
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The Nursery at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
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Master bedroom, where TR was born
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Master bedroom, where TR was born
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A view of Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace dining room
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The middle parlor, or library, at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
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The exhibits in the visitor center
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Taxidermy pieces on display in the Lion's Room
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Taxidermy pieces and TR's Assistant Secretary to the Navy desk on display in the Lion's Room
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Feb 11
Sunny
High: 41.7°F | Low: 30.2°F
Humidity: 76%
Wind: 15.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 06:55 AM
Sunset: 05:26 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (36%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 29.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Thursday, Feb 12
Sunny
High: 36.1°F | Low: 25.2°F
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 15.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 06:54 AM
Sunset: 05:28 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (28%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 24.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Friday, Feb 13
Sunny
High: 40.1°F | Low: 19.2°F
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 12.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 06:52 AM
Sunset: 05:29 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (19%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 22.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Park Events
The Roosevelts In New York
Please join us for a talk by author and historian Bill Bleyer as he shares insights into one of the most influential American families, the Roosevelts.
It has been four centuries since the first Roosevelt arrived in New Amsterdam as a humble farmer.
The Roosevelts became one of America’s most distinguished families—one with ties to many sites in New York City. A brownstone on East 20th Street where Theodore Roosevelt was born and developed his love of nature. A twin brownstone next door where his uncle Robert instilled in the future president an interest in conservation, while having multiple affairs and even starting a second secret family with a mistress. And the double townhouse on East 65th Street built by Sara Delano Roosevelt so the growing family of her son, Franklin, would have a suitable place to live while she meddled in their lives. Historian Bill Bleyer details the unique places in the city where family members lived and worked and unveils the private interactions behind this famous American family.
Location: Located at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace, 28 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
Date: Jan 10, 2026 12:00am to Jan 10, 2026 12:00am
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
28 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003
🏤 Mailing Address:
28 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003
📞 Voice Phone: (212) 260-1616
✉️ Email: thrb_info@nps.gov