Presented by Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation

Exemplary Citizenship Reception

About This Event

You are cordially invited to the
Theodore Roosevelt
Exemplary Citizenship Reception
An open house benefiting the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 – 6:00pm
doors open at 5:30pm
On the lawn of the historic Wilcox House
At the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

641 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202


Honoring:

Rich Pyszczek
Theodore Roosevelt Exemplary Citizen of the Year for 2026

and:
Joe Wiegand 

who is receiving 
The Shirley Hudders Dedication Award

 

With a special presentation of the 
2026 Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award

 

The Theodore Roosevelt Exemplary Citizenship Reception debuted in 2025, replacing our traditional Anniversary Dinner. This format will feature various food and beverage stations. Please note, while there will be ample seating in various locations throughout the property, this is no longer a seated event. 


Awards will be presented to honorees at 7:00pm under the portico.

UNEXPECTED INAUGURATION DOUBLE-DECKER BUS TOUR
~ a 45-minute sunset ride through history on Buffalo’s famed Double-Decker Bus~

*Bus departs promptly at 6:15 PM and will return for the program at 7:00 PM

Culinary delights from Events at the Foundry
with Beer & Wine Service

Plus, a special visit from our favorite Theodore Roosevelt repriser, Joe Wiegand.

AND
Take a walk through our special 125th anniversary exhibit:

12 DAYS IN BUFFALO

Dress Code:
Semi-Formal Business or Cocktail Attire

Questions? Please give us a call at (716) 884-0095
or reach out via email to info@trsite.org

A description of our organizations, along with a copy of our most recently filed financial report can be requested by contacting the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site at (716) 884-0095, 641 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202. A copy of our most recently filed financial report is also available on the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau's Website, www.charitiesnys.com, and may also be requested by calling the office of the Attorney General at (212) 416-8401.

About This Event

You are cordially invited to the
Theodore Roosevelt
Exemplary Citizenship Reception
An open house benefiting the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 – 6:00pm
doors open at 5:30pm
On the lawn of the historic Wilcox House
At the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

641 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202


Honoring:

Rich Pyszczek
Theodore Roosevelt Exemplary Citizen of the Year for 2026

and:
Joe Wiegand 

who is receiving 
The Shirley Hudders Dedication Award

 

With a special presentation of the 
2026 Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award

 

The Theodore Roosevelt Exemplary Citizenship Reception debuted in 2025, replacing our traditional Anniversary Dinner. This format will feature various food and beverage stations. Please note, while there will be ample seating in various locations throughout the property, this is no longer a seated event. 


Awards will be presented to honorees at 7:00pm under the portico.

UNEXPECTED INAUGURATION DOUBLE-DECKER BUS TOUR
~ a 45-minute sunset ride through history on Buffalo’s famed Double-Decker Bus~

*Bus departs promptly at 6:15 PM and will return for the program at 7:00 PM

Culinary delights from Events at the Foundry
with Beer & Wine Service

Plus, a special visit from our favorite Theodore Roosevelt repriser, Joe Wiegand.

AND
Take a walk through our special 125th anniversary exhibit:

12 DAYS IN BUFFALO

Dress Code:
Semi-Formal Business or Cocktail Attire

Questions? Please give us a call at (716) 884-0095
or reach out via email to info@trsite.org

A description of our organizations, along with a copy of our most recently filed financial report can be requested by contacting the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site at (716) 884-0095, 641 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202. A copy of our most recently filed financial report is also available on the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau's Website, www.charitiesnys.com, and may also be requested by calling the office of the Attorney General at (212) 416-8401.