During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention. Explore 83 acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings and trails to become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.
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Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919.
- LocationOyster Bay, NY
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Weather now70°F Light rain shower
- Alerts 2 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Architecture and Building
- Assassinations
- Birds
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Cavalry
- Coasts, Islands and Atolls
- Conservation Movement
17 more topics
- Deciduous Forests
- Estuaries and Mangroves
- Farming and Agriculture
- Forests and Woodlands
- Marshes
- Military
- Monuments and Memorials
- Presidents
- Social Movements
- Spanish-American War
- Tragic Events
- Trails
- Urban America
- US Army
- Wars and Conflicts
- Wetlands
- World War I
Alerts (2)
Park ClosureEastern National Bookstore is Closed
The Eastern National Bookstore and Gift Shop is closed until further notice. Please continue to check our website for updates.
InformationTelephone System is Experiencing Connectivity Issues The phone system at Sagamore Hill is experiencing connectivity issues. Please contact the park via email at sahi_informa… Read more
The phone system at Sagamore Hill is experiencing connectivity issues. Please contact the park via email at sahi_information@nps.gov when phones are out of service.
Things to Do
13 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Explore our outdoor exhibits in the Farm Shed and Chicken Coop
The Farm Shed and Chicken Coop are our two outdoor exhibits, housed in original farm buildings from the Roosevelts' Sagamore Hill farm.
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Explore Park Grounds
Our park-like grounds are a great place to relax and unwind, just the Roosevelts used to.
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Self-Guided Tour of Sagamore Hill
Explore Sagamore Hill's grounds on your own, using our wayside panels, our cellphone-based audio tour, or our self-guided tour on the NPS App!
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Visit the Roosevelt Gravesite at Youngs Memorial Cemetery
Youngs Memorial Cemetery is a small cemetery in the village of Oyster Bay, New York. Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth President of the United States, his wife Edith Roosevelt, and other Roosevelt…
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Watch the sunset from the piazza
If you're visiting on a pretty day, feel free to watch the sun set behind the trees to the west from Theodore Roosevelt's piazza.
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Facilities & Services
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Tours & Tickets
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Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Tours
Ticket Facility
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer…
Book tickets on Recreation.gov 20 Sagamore Hill Rd, Oyser Bay, NY Directions
Details
Overview:
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention. Explore the natural surroundings and become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.Summary of Fees - Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Tours
Other Visitor Services
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Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard
Facility
The Old Orchard Museum and Visitor Center is open Thursday from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM and Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Check alerts and the Current Conditions page…
20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY (516) 922-4788 Directions
Details
The Old Orchard Museum and Visitor Center is open Thursday from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM and Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Check alerts and the Current Conditions page for updates.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Park Grounds
Hours details
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Park GroundsDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
The park grounds are open every day from sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Monday Sunrise to Sunset Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset Thursday Sunrise to Sunset Friday Sunrise to Sunset Saturday Sunrise to Sunset Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
20 Sagamore Hill RoadOyster Bay, NY 11771
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Weather & conditions
70°F
Light rain shower · feels like 68°
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Today
86° 65°
Overcast57% rain -
Tomorrow
73° 61°
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Sunday
63° 59°
Overcast70% rain
Updated 41 min ago
What to expect by season
The Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound moderates the climate of Long Island and Sagamore Hill. Spring: Highs average between 50 F and 70 F. Snow in early March becomes rain by April. Summer: Average highs range between 70 F and the upper 80s F. Summers are drier but thunderstorms are possible. Fall: Highs are from the mid-50s F to the mid-70s F. Fall is the driest season, but showers are possible. Winter: Highs are around 40 F. Snow showers are common; the largest accumulations come in February.
Photos
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The North Room of the Theodore Roosevelt Home — NPS -
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Getting There
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Take Northern State Parkway to Exit 35N or the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Exit 41N. At those exits, take Route 106 North for approximately 6 miles to downtown Oyster Bay.
Full directions
Turn right onto East Main Street and travel 2 miles on East Main Street/Cove Road. Turn left onto Cove Neck Road, drive 1.0 mile and turn right on Sagamore Hill Road, follow the brown signs up the hill and in 0.3 miles arrive at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
Mailing address: 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
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