1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment · Tampa, Florida Teddy Roosevelt Museum & LibraryPreserving the legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders of 1898 ✦ ✦ ✦Located at our Regimental Headquarters in Tampa's historic Ybor City corridor, the Teddy Roosevelt Museum & Library houses one of Florida's most distinctive collections of Spanish-American War artifacts, Rough Rider memorabilia, and Theodore Roosevelt historical items — all free to the public by appointment.
As Featured on FOX 13 Tampa Bay
FOX 13 covered the opening of our museum and the effort to commemorate history's heroes right here in Tampa. Watch the full segment to see our collection and hear from our members. Watch the FOX 13 Feature →About the MuseumThe 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment – Rough Riders, Inc. was founded in 1978 to create and perpetuate a living memorial to the unique accomplishments of President Theodore Roosevelt and the members of the original 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. Our Regimental Headquarters at 601 N. 19th Street, Tampa, houses the Museum, meeting facilities, our float barn, and administrative offices. The Museum is a free resource for students, historians, veterans, and the general public — with guided tours led by our knowledgeable volunteer staff. It is the intent of the members of this organization to develop ways to celebrate this great moment in American History; to collect and display artifacts of the era; to educate and emphasize to generations to come the importance of this feat by military forces; and to create other memorials as shall be appropriate from time to time. The CollectionOur collection spans the full arc of the Spanish-American War era — from the weapons carried into battle to the uniforms worn on San Juan Hill, from contemporary photographs and documents to rare books and publications from the period. Every item tells a piece of the story. WeaponsPeriod firearms including Krag carbines, Colt revolvers, Mauser rifles, and other weapons used during the Spanish-American War. Explore the Weapons Collection →Uniforms, Insignia & AwardsAuthentic Rough Rider uniforms, military insignia, medals, and awards from the 1898 campaign and the Roosevelt era. Explore Uniforms & Awards →Our LibraryA curated reference library of books, periodicals, maps, and documents covering Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the Spanish-American War. Explore the Library →Historical ArtifactsPhotographs, personal effects, correspondence, and memorabilia from the men and women of the 1898 campaign and the Roosevelt legacy. Learn About the Rough Riders →Plan Your VisitThe Museum is open to the public at no cost, by appointment. One of our volunteer staff members will provide a personal guided tour. We welcome school groups, veterans organizations, historical societies, and individual visitors. Visitor InformationLocation
601 N. 19th Street
Tampa, FL 33605 Museum Hours
Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM By appointment only Phone
Admission
Free & open to the public
Group Tours
School groups, veterans organizations & historical societies welcome — please call ahead
Support the MuseumThe Museum is maintained entirely through the dedication of our volunteer members and the generous support of donors. Your contribution helps preserve these irreplaceable artifacts and ensures that the story of Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders continues to inspire future generations. |
