Sagamore Hill National Historic Site - National Park Directory

A large house painted gray with green lawn and trees.

Theodore Roosevelt Home at Sagamore Hill

A digital rendering of the Roosevelt home and landscapes of Sagamore Hill circa 1918.

The North Room of the Theodore Roosevelt Home

A nature trail to Cold Spring Harbor passes through woods.

Walk the grounds and explore the place the Roosevelt family called home.

A view of President Roosevelt's library and office at Sagamore Hill.

A tidal creek with high grass on the banks, trees in the background and blue sky.

Eel Creek is a tidal salt marsh near the Roosevelt family's beach.

Photos: National Park Service

About 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. 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.

Quick Facts

State New York

Designation National Historic Site

State Code NY

Weather 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…

Location & Map

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is located in New York.

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Operating Hours

The park grounds are open every day from sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

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Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Live Music Astronomy Biking Road Biking Compass and GPS Geocaching Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Citizen Science Arts and Crafts Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Reenactments Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

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. 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.

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Contact & Address

Address 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771

Phone 5169224788

Email sahi_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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Things To Do

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…

Sagamore Hill Little Free Library

Read like a Roosevelt! Take a book or leave a book at the Sagamore Hill Little Free Library.

Visit the Sagamore Hill Little Free Library and take a book or leave a book as you wish.

Explore the Historic Village of Oyster Bay, New York

A visit to Sagamore Hill is not complete without a visit to nearby historical and natural attractions, including the historic…

Bring Your BARK Ranger for a Walk

Your dog is welcome to visit Sagamore Hill with you, as long as you help them be good BARK Rangers…

Bring your dog along for a hike at Sagamore Hill and help them be a good BARK Ranger by Bagging…

Explore Park Grounds

Our park-like grounds are a great place to relax and unwind, just the Roosevelts used to.

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…

Visitor Centers

Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard

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.…

Hours: The Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard is open Thursday from 1:00PM to 4:30PM, and Friday - Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.