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Rough Riders

1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
1898

"Formed for the purpose of creating and perpetuating a living memorial to the unique accomplishment of President Theodore Roosevelt and the members of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment known as The Rough Riders."

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"No triumph of peace is quite so great as the supreme triumphs of war."
— Theodore Roosevelt, Colonel, 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, 1898
Who We Are
Tampa's Rough Riders, Keeping 1898 Alive

The 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment – Rough Riders, Inc. is a Tampa-based nonprofit fraternal organization rooted in the proud legacy of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders — the legendary volunteer cavalry regiment that rode to glory in the Spanish-American War of 1898.

Headquartered in Ybor City at 601 N. 19th Street — just blocks from where many of the original Rough Riders mustered before shipping out to Cuba — our regiment is the keeper of one of Tampa's most remarkable collections of historical artifacts, memorabilia, and stories tied directly to that pivotal moment in American history.

Founded in 1978, we now count more than 630 members who carry forward the regiment's mission through education, community service, and annual events that raise money for Tampa-area charities.

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630+
Active Members
1978
Founded
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit
1898
Legacy
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Located at 601 N. 19th St., Tampa, FL
Teddy Roosevelt Museum & Library

One of the nation's most significant collections dedicated to the Spanish-American War and the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment — housed at our historic Ybor City clubhouse.

  • Original 1898 Krag-Jørgensen carbines & Colt revolvers
  • Period Rough Riders uniforms, campaign hats & insignia
  • Campaign medals and military decorations
  • Roosevelt-era personal correspondence & documents
  • Regimental flags and unit battle standards
  • Extensive 1898 Tampa period photograph collection
  • Spanish-American War reference library (400+ volumes)
  • Tampa Bay Hotel memorabilia from 1898
  • Original Teddy Bear artifacts and Roosevelt memorabilia
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Plan Your Visit

📍 601 N. 19th Street, Tampa, FL 33605

🕐 By appointment · Mon–Fri, 11AM–3PM

📞 813-248-1898

✉️ office@tamparoughriders.org

Admission: Free for members · Suggested $10 donation for non-members. Tours available for schools and groups.

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Community Outreach
Teddy Bear Runs

Every year, the Rough Riders collect, sort, and distribute thousands of Teddy Bears to hospital patients, cancer survivors and their families, centers for abused women and children, community health centers, special needs day care centers, and foster children.

To support the Rough Riders through the donation of new, unused Teddy Bears — or to request a Teddy Bear Run for your organization — please contact us.

📞 813-248-1898

✉️ office@tamparoughriders.org

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Make a Donation

Your donation supports the preservation of our Museum and Library, educational programs, community outreach, our Teddy Bear charity program, and the ongoing mission to keep the legacy of the Rough Riders alive for future generations. The 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment – Rough Riders, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.

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Prefer to give by check? Mail to: 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment – Rough Riders, Inc. · 601 N. 19th St., Tampa, FL 33605

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📍 601 N. 19th Street
Tampa, FL 33605
📞 813-248-1898
✉️ office@tamparoughriders.org
🕐 Museum Tours by Appointment
Mon–Fri, 11AM–3PM
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