Upstairs/Downstairs at the Tampa Bay Hotel with Lt. Col. Teddy Roosevelt, 1900

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt (ret.) returns to the Tampa Bay Hotel to relive his experiences leading up to the U.S. invasion of Cuba.  As Lt. Col. of the Rough Riders (as fine a collection of cowboys and blue bloods as one could ask), Roosevelt casts his critical eye on the military preparations for the war with Spain.  Theodore talks about the army camps, the condition of the troopships, and his time spent with his wife, Edith, at the Tampa Bay Hotel.  His recollections are made through the lenses of a commissioned officer, family man, and indomitable spirit.  So saddle up for a thrilling ride as Roosevelt rides again! Theodore Roosevelt is played by actor Michael Norton.

Upstairs/Downstairs at the Tampa Bay Hotel is based on original research conducted by the Henry Plant Museum. Professional actors recreate the attitudes and mores of a bygone time, along with the sorrows and joys of their existence. Performances are 30 minutes. Arrive early, as seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Upstairs/Downstairs is graciously underwritten by Mosaic and with the support of the Arts Council of Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

Admission: Free / No reservations are required.