Night at the Rough Riders Museum
The main event of Rough Riders week in Tampa, June 5th, 2026
What: This is a History Social hosted by the Rough Riders.
When: June 5th, 2026, 5PM-10PM
Location: Rough Riders Clubhouse, 601 N. 19th Street, Tampa, FL 33605
Open to all:
Admission: The event cost is $5 admission to the event. Alternatively, you may bring a 12-inch Teddy Bear to donate.
Cash bar, Food Trucks
Description:
History comes alive for the night with presentations about Cuba in the late 1800’s; and about the Army in the Spanish American War; and about Teddy Roosevelt and his unique place in American history. Artifacts, photographic materials, weapons, equipment and maps on display.
Agenda:
5PM - doors open for admission to the Rough Riders Teddy Roosevelt Museum. The museum will include pictures, maps and artifacts telling the story of this unique part of American History. Live actors at 8 separate stations will each share a piece of this history. The history talks continue through the evening.
- · Lead-up to the Spanish American War – presented by TBD
- · Remember the Maine – presented by the Rough Riders
- · Preparing for War – presented by the Rough Riders
- · The Crowded Hour – presented by the Rough Riders
- · The Buffalo Soldiers – presented by TBD
- · The Life of Theodore Roosevelt - presented by the Rough Riders
- · The Aftermath of the Spanish American War - presented by the Rough Riders
- · The Teddy Bear - presented by the Rough Riders Teddy Bear Committee
5PM - Food truck is open, cash bar available
630PM - we will hear from actors who will present as Teddy Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt.
7PM – Movie “Night at the Museum” (2006) starts (the $5 Admission fee includes the fee to view the movie)
950PM – Last call
10PM – event ends
Please RSVP and register yourself and your guests so we can get a rough headcount.
See the draft Program for the event: Night at the Museum Program, 6-5-2026.pdf
