Roosevelt School Special Events

The Roosevelt School hosts a series of special events at the historic Roosevelt House that bring history, leadership, and civic dialogue to life. Programs include Talks with Tweed Roosevelt, conversations with fellow presidential descendants, and the Presidential Speaker Series commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Many events are offered in hybrid formats, welcoming audiences both in person and online. Throughout the year, the School also presents seasonal gatherings inspired by White House traditions—creating engaging opportunities to experience the legacy of the presidency and the American story.

Talks with Tweed Roosevelt: President Ulysses S. Grant
featuring Ulysses Grant Dietz

Fri. October 24, 2025 @ 11:00 AM ET
LIU Post Campus Roosevelt House & Virtual Viewing

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America 250 Presidential Speaker Series: Unlikely Heroes
featuring Derek Leebaert

Fri. January 30, 2026 @ 12:00 PM ET
LIU Post Campus Roosevelt House & Virtual Viewing

 

Talks with Tweed Roosevelt: President Abraham Lincoln
featuring James H. Read

Thurs. March 26, 2026 @ 12:00 PM ET
Virtual Viewing

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Springtime at the White House
& Egg Roll Festivities

Sat. April 4, 2026 @ 12:00 PM ET
LIU Post Campus Roosevelt House

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Talks with Tweed Roosevelt: President Rutherford B. Hayes
featuring Birchard M. Taylor

Thurs. April 16, 2026 @ 12:00 PM ET
Virtual Viewing

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America 250 Presidential Speaker Series: Washington's Spies
featuring Alexander Rose & Alexis Coe

Wed. April 29, 2026 @ 7:00 PM ET
LIU Post Campus Roosevelt House

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America 250 Presidential Speaker Series: President John F. Kennedy
featuring Douglas Brinkley & Kerry Kennedy

Thurs. May 14, 2026 @ 7:00 PM ET
LIU Post Campus Roosevelt House

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Talks with Tweed Roosevelt: President Abraham Lincoln
featuring Harold Holzer

Thurs. May 21, 2026 @ 12:00 PM ET
LIU Post Campus Roosevelt House & Virtual Viewing

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Talks with Tweed Roosevelt: President James A. Garfield
featuring Sarah Berry & James Garfield

September 2026
LIU Post Campus Roosevelt House & Virtual Viewing

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America 250 Presidential Speaker Series: You Never Forget Your First
featuring Alexis Coe

October 2026
Virtual Viewing

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Talks with Tweed Roosevelt: President William McKinley
featuring Massee McKinley& Karl Rove

October 2026
LIU Post Campus & Virtual Viewing

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Talks with Tweed Roosevelt: President James Monroe
featuring Richard Gatchell

November 2026
LIU Post Campus Roosevelt House & Virtual Viewing

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