Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

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Information Program Schedule Changes Will go into Effect Starting November 1

Starting November 1, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM tour tickets will be available for sale at 9:30 AM a month in advance. - Example: On November 1, all morning tickets for December will be available for sale.

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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.

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 83 acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings and trails to become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

The Roosevelt connection

T.R. was here

What to see and do

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

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

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

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.

Visitor centers

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 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.

Phone: 5169224788

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

A digital rendering of the Roosevelt home and landscapes of Sagamore Hill circa 1918.
Rendering of Sagamore Hill Landscape Circa 1918 · NPS
The North Room of the Theodore Roosevelt Home
North Room · NPS
A nature trail to Cold Spring Harbor passes through woods.
Nature Trail · NPS Photo
A view of President Roosevelt's library and office at Sagamore Hill.
Library and Office · NPS
A tidal creek with high grass on the banks, trees in the background and blue sky.
Eel Creek · NPS/Audrey Tiernan

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