The Annual Dinner featuring noted authors or public figures with a tie to Theodore Roosevelt.

2010 - Joshua Hawley, author of Theodore Roosevelt: Preacher of Righteousness, spoke about the historical context of Theodore Roosevelt's politics, its intellectual sources, its practice, and its effect on his times and succeeding generations of Americans.

2009 - Dr. Pamela Henson, director of institutional history at the Smithsonian Institution, spoke in detail about TR's 1909-1910 safari, putting it in the context of his relationship with the Smithsonian.

2008 – Tefft Smith, distinguished antitrust attorney and TR enthusiast, discussed the evolution of antitrust law.

2007 – James Reckner, professor of history and director of the Vietnam Center at Texas Tech University, and author of Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet.

2005 – Dale Bosworth, Chief of the US Forest Service, spoke on the centennial of the creation of the US Forest Service.

2004 - Ed Renehan, author of The Lion's Pride: Theodore Roosevelt and His Family in Peace and War.

Theodore Roosevelt High School - The chapter is developing several short- and long-term projects to support the Washington, DC public school and its students. In 2010 we will be hosting the First Annual Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Constest. Click here for more information.



Theodore Roosevelt Island Cleanup is a biannual event organized by the National Park Service and the Potomac Conservancy. Our members, along with other volunteer groups, spend the morning collecting trash on the island to help maintain its natural beauty.



Theodore Roosevelt Island TR Birthday Celebration - Our chapter sponsors a scavenger hunt for children during the annual Theodore Roosevelt Island TR Birthday Celebration, held in October.