Though we are not affiliated with (nor do we sponsor) any of these sites or establishments, their listing here is a testament to both TR's history and his ongoing and evolving legacy.

The White House - Washington, DC
The Roosevelt family called this home from 1901 to 1909, and as TR said, "I don't think any family has enjoyed the White House more than we have." The antics of the Roosevelt children, such as giving their pony rides in the elevator and rollskating on the hardwood floors, added a colorful chapter to the White House lore. "Princess Alice" Roosevelt, TR's first child, married Nicholas Longworth in the East Room February 17, 1906.

The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - Norfolk, VA
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is a NIMITZ-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier based at Norfolk Naval Station. Nicknamed the "Big Stick," the ship carries a crew of over 5,000 servicemen and women and has participated in several major military operations from Desert Storm to Iraqi Freedom.

Bullfeathers on Capitol Hill - Washington, DC
The name of this restaurant is attributed to TR's abrupt response to anyone he suspected might not be telling the truth. The TR theme is carried throughout the restaurant and the proprietors consider him a mentor because he "relished the challenges and fullness of life."

Old Ebbitt Grill - Washington, DC
The Old Ebbitt Grill has been a Washington institution since 1856, and was patronized by Presidents Grant, Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt. Legend has it that the walrus head on display is a trophy from one of TR's hunting trips but not everyone believes the facts support the fable.

Pine Knot Retreat - Keene, VA
Before Camp David there was Pine Knot, a cottage in the woods of Albemarle County, Virginia. Purchased in 1905 by Edith Roosevelt as a family retreat, Pine Knot provided a welcome escape from the demands of the presidency and allowed the Roosevelts to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Virginia piedmont.

Theodore Roosevelt Island - Washington, DC
This 91-acre wooded island in the Potomac River was purchased in 1932 as a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt. Today it's a National Park with two and a half miles of trails that give visitors the opportunity to see a variety of plants, birds and small animals.

Grace Reformed Church - Washington, DC
Theodore Roosevelt and his family attended services at Grace Reformed Church during his presidency. He also laid the cornerstone for the current building in 1902. The church continues to foster its connection to TR by maintaining a history room with an artifacts collection and sponsoring events throughout the year.

Main House at Marymount University - Arlington, VA
This Georgian residence, and the surrounding property, was once the home of Admiral Presley M. Rixey who served as White House physician to both Theodore Roosevelt and his predecessor, William McKinley. TR struck up a friendship with Rixey, visiting the family and taking horseback rides around the estate. He was never a guest at the home that is currently standing though; it was built between 1919 and 1920 to replace a farmhouse that burned in 1907. TR would also stop in to see Rixey's valet, Richard Wallace, who lived on the property in a dog-trot cabin known as Birchwood. That house was reconstructed from the original timber in 1936 and is still standing at 4572 North 26th Street in Arlington.


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