Buffalo, NY is full of fascinating history and believe it or not, was one of the country's richest cities at one point. You can see proof of that at the Wilcox Mansion, where Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated during the Pan-Am. Pay attention to the gorgeous architecture outside and inside of this home. I found the tour to be very interesting... More

Long recognized as one of our most popular American Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt was in truth much more thoughtful and deliberate with his decision making than any of us realized. The most fascinating part of this museum for us was learning that the issues he faced during his presidency are pretty much the exact same ones that America faces today. Not... More

Not knowing what this site had to offer, it is truly a gem that you will not want to miss. It's a recap of the history of where TR was inaugurated after McKinley was shot. The period pieces are great to look at and house has been restored to immaculate condition. If in the area stop by and take a... More

The house is an outstanding piece of architecture and its history is intriguing. What really makes a visit special is the interactive technology with accentuates the visitor's experience. Later this year the gardens should be restored following the demolition of a neighboring building and will enhance the entire experience.

This is a terrific snippet of history, the place where Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated after the assassination here of William McKinley in 1901. (Don't blame us, we were out of town that day). Beautiful appointments, well-informed tourguides and an especial joy at Christmas.

A docent led tour of this National Parks managed site was super. There are interactive and multi-media displays, and at Christmas many of the rooms were decorated by garden clubs which gave the place a very festive feel. We learned many things about the history of the Pan American Exposition of 1901 and the details surrounding President McKinley's assasination and... More

A great tour. The guides are very knowledgeable and it's a very interesting, educational tour through Buffalo and America's history

After the assassination of President McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, his VP Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in in the library of this historic house. I was expecting a standard historic house tour, but instead there's about three rooms of nicely restored house and the rest is a highly interactive museum focusing on the Pan-American Exposition and TR's life... More

The Wilcox Mansion was saved from its former life as a restaurant and restored to its true glory as the inauguration site of one of our greatest presidents. The tour guides are super-knowledgeable and the site itself does the most with a limited space. There is off-street parking and a nice gift shop. There are not many people who can... More