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Virtual Ranger Talks & Presentations

 
  • Theodore Roosevelt's Crib: Artifact Program

    Theodore Roosevelt's Crib: Artifact Program

    Museum curator Daniel Prebutt discusses a new artifact that is on display in the nursery at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace, the actual crib used by T.R. as a child growing up on 28 East 20th Street.

    Duration:
    6 minutes, 39 seconds
 
  • National Park Service 105th Birthday

    National Park Service 105th Birthday

    To celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the National Park Service, park rangers are taking you on a tour to introduce you to the national park sites in New York City!

    Duration:
    4 minutes, 15 seconds
 
 
 
 
  • Teedie's travels

    Teedie's travels

    Learn more about Theodore's travels as a child, and how these early experiences would later affect him!

    Duration:
    15 minutes, 1 second
 
 
  • The Story Behind Teddy Bears

    The Story Behind Teddy Bears

    What's in a name? More than you may realize! Come join Ranger Alyssa who will share the intriguing history behind the name "Teddy Bear." You may not see your stuffed bear in quite the same light again!

    Duration:
    6 minutes, 12 seconds
 
  • The Power of Place: Theodore Roosevelt's Birthplace Re-Created.

    The Power of Place: Theodore Roosevelt's Birthplace Re-Created.

    The site visitors see and experience today is not the original brownstone in which Theodore Roosevelt grew up. The site was re-created and opened to the public in 1923 as a museum. Learn how and why this site was re-created in this ranger talk!

    Duration:
    28 minutes, 19 seconds
 
  • Overcoming Adversity

    Overcoming Adversity

    How did Theodore Roosevelt live out his "strenuous life" full of adventure and action? Join Ranger Ryan and gain insight into TR's childhood that enabled him to live such life.

    Duration:
    20 minutes, 9 seconds
 
  • Overcoming Adversity- Audio Described

    Overcoming Adversity- Audio Described

    How did Theodore Roosevelt live out his "strenuous life" full of adventure and action? Join Ranger Ryan and gain insight into TR's childhood that enabled him to live such life.

    Duration:
    26 minutes, 5 seconds
 
  • Theodate Pope: Architect

    Theodate Pope: Architect

    Join Melanie, Curator at Hill-Stead Museum, to learn more about the life of the female architect that re-created Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace!

    Duration:
    35 minutes, 56 seconds
 
 
  • National Park Week Junior Ranger Day

    National Park Week Junior Ranger Day

    Come learn about the Antiquities Act and how Theodore Roosevelt was able to protect special places we continue to enjoy today!

    Duration:
    11 minutes, 53 seconds
 
  • National Park Week Friendship Friday

    National Park Week Friendship Friday

    Join Rangers Alyssa and Lindsay as they introduce you to both Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace and Sagamore Hill National Historic Sites!

    Duration:
    14 minutes, 15 seconds
 
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace on the Travel Channel.
The 1912 assassination attempt on Theodore Roosevelt is described on 'Mysteries at the Museum'. The episode was filmed at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace.

Travel Channel

Listen to a story about Theodore Roosevelt from a ranger!

Join Ranger Daniel Prebutt as he discusses the 1912 assassination attempt on Roosevelt for 'Mysteries at the Museum', originally aired on The Travel Channel in 2010.

 

Presidential Primary Sources Project Distance Learning Videos


Click here for a video presentation by park rangers Alyssa and Danny entitled "Theodore Roosevelt, Adventure, and the Outdoors"

Learn more about Theodore Roosevelt's Rise to the Presidency in this distance learning presentation by Ranger Alyssa

Explore Theodore's childhood through a virtual tour of his birthplace and childhood home

Join the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson University as they discuss Theodore Roosevelt and the Expansion of Presidential Power or Theodore Roosevelt: His Place in the World; His Place in History.
 

Park Film: Teedie

 
Theodore Roosevelt, circa 1870
Theodore Roosevelt, circa 1870

NPS

'Teedie' - A Film by Edmond Levy

'Teedie' is a film that chronicles the life of young Theodore Roosevelt in 1870 during a very pivotal time in his existence. This is the same film that is shown to visitors at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace. To view this film, please click on the links below.

Teedie- Part 1

Teedie- Part 2

 

Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt
(Courtesy of Library of Congress)

 
 

Last updated: August 31, 2023

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