Special Event 2025

An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt

Thu Aug 28, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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The in-person program is SOLD OUT!
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Presented in partnership with Cordillera Cares

Join Clay Jenkinson in this Chautauqua-style special event as he brings President Theodore Roosevelt to life. Our 26th President is known for many things including his conservation of over 230 million acres of public lands, initiating the Panama Canal, and winning the Nobel Peace Prize. In this unique program, Roosevelt will comment on modern times and current headlines as well as formative moments from his own lifetime.

Sickly as a child, Theodore Roosevelt was determined to extract the most out of life. His triumph over his infirmities converted him into an advocate for the strenuous life. His biography contains enough adventure for multiple lives: New York City police commissioner; South Dakota rancher; New York governor; Spanish-American War hero; Vice-President and, ultimately, President of the United States.

Following the assassination of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the youngest President in the nation’s history at 42-years-old. Known as a man of vigor and purpose, he brought that attitude into the White House. As president, Roosevelt is best known for progressive reforms, trust-busting, and an aggressive foreign policy. For those out West his enduring legacy is as the originator of America’s magnificent national park system.

There are two ticket types for this special event.
– The VIP Experience is held in the Library (upstairs) and features a small-plate style dinner as well as unique, hand selected wines from the private cellars of Cordillera Cares supporters.
– The Event Ticket includes light snacks and house wine in the main lobby prior to the performance.

5:15PM – VIP Experience doors open
6:00PM – Event Ticket doors open
6:30PM – An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt
7:30PM – Q&A with Theodore Roosevelt & Clay Jenkinson
8:00PM – End
Complimentary tickets for Lighthouse Members are only available for Spotlight, Floodlight and Arclight members for this special program.

Recommended reading available at The Bookworm in Edwards:
Theodore Roosevelt: Naturalist in the Arena” by Clay Jenkinson and Char Miller

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Event SPEAKER(S)

Clay Jenkinson

Clay Jenkinson

Creator

Listening To America