Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres.
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#3 of 6 Parks in Oyster BayLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Sagamore Hill National Historic Site?
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,437 reviews.
- How does Sagamore Hill National Historic Site rank in Oyster Bay?
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is #3 of 6 Parks in Oyster Bay by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Sagamore Hill National Historic Site located?
- 20 Sagamore Hill Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771, United States — 3.0 km from the center of Oyster Bay.
- How can I contact Sagamore Hill National Historic Site?
- Phone: +1 516-922-4788 · Website: nps.gov
Always enjoy visiting Sagamore Hill. We went on the anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's death. The tour guide Noah was very informative and had a great way about him, injecting humor at times. You do need an app now to make reservations for most tours, so you have to plan ahead.
Thought the home looks impressive on the outside, wait till you see what’s on the inside! I went into the tour not knowing what to expect, and it was truly a time capsule of Theodore Roosevelt’s life. There’s a lot of antiques from all over the world; the space really highlighted just how much of a free spirit and adventurer he truly was. Our tour guide was spectacular in weaving the story of Roosevelt’s life in such an interesting way. I had no idea that an inkwell could be made from the foot of an animal, or that Roosevelt valued living life to the fullest despite being told that he wouldn’t live past childhood. It’s a touching story, and being in the house really brings you back in time to the mindset and interests that Roosevelt had. He was sort of an erratic genius? I highly recommend this tour, and supporting the space by purchasing tickets online. 10/10 experience!
Wish I came when the museum and touring was open but it closes at 4pm :/. It’s okay though because they had many signs around the property which gave a lot of interesting information about the Roosevelts. You can go on the porch of the house and relax in rocking chairs and benches. There’s also a nature trail which takes you down to the oyster bays and beach. A relaxing, beautiful, and great experience, next time I would definitely do the tour for the museum and house !
We really enjoyed it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of everyone's questions. The final 2 photos are the room in which Mr. Roosevelt passed away.
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt and his family from 1885 until his death in 1919.
Located on the North Shore of Long Island, NY, Sagamore Hill is a National Historic Site and became an important landmark serving as Roosevelt's "Summer White House" from 1902 to 1908. Countless historical events occurred here, including visits from foreign dignitaries and talks that would eventually help end the Russian-Japanese War, and led to "Teddy" becoming the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Peace.
When Teddy died on January 6, 1919, his body lay in state in the North Room at Sagamore Hill and was then transported a mile down the road to Youngs Cemetery for burial. Teddy and his wife, Edith, chose this spot to spend eternity together near the water, surrounded by trees and the song of birds off Oyster Bay.
“Analysis of death is not for the sake of becoming fearful but to appreciate this precious lifetime.” ~ Dalai Lama
Located on the North Shore of Long Island, NY, Sagamore Hill is a National Historic Site and became an important landmark serving as Roosevelt's "Summer White House" from 1902 to 1908. Countless historical events occurred here, including visits from foreign dignitaries and talks that would eventually help end the Russian-Japanese War, and led to "Teddy" becoming the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Peace.
When Teddy died on January 6, 1919, his body lay in state in the North Room at Sagamore Hill and was then transported a mile down the road to Youngs Cemetery for burial. Teddy and his wife, Edith, chose this spot to spend eternity together near the water, surrounded by trees and the song of birds off Oyster Bay.
“Analysis of death is not for the sake of becoming fearful but to appreciate this precious lifetime.” ~ Dalai Lama
This former property of Teddy Roosevelt contains the house and grounds of the Roosevelt, a visitor center, and some great trails. The grounds are well interpreted and also have a nice self guided tour that provides a wealth of information. The trails are nice, with at least one leading through the woods to a beach area that overlooks a river and the surrounding countryside. The visitor center was great and we learned a great deal about Roosevelt and his remarkable family. They do have tickets to tour the home and they sell out quick - so check that before you get there as part of your planning.
This is one of the homes where Teddy Roosevelt lived. It is well preserved and is just how it was left after the final Roosevelts no longer lived there. Lots of memorabilia from Teddy Roosevelt remains there.
September 2022
Spectacular piece of American history where you can easily spend a couple hours. The house is magnificent and the grounds are wonderful to take a stroll and enjoy nature. I'm a history buff but I managed to learn a few things about Theodore Roosevelt that I didn't know. I really enjoyed my time here.
Spectacular piece of American history where you can easily spend a couple hours. The house is magnificent and the grounds are wonderful to take a stroll and enjoy nature. I'm a history buff but I managed to learn a few things about Theodore Roosevelt that I didn't know. I really enjoyed my time here.
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