Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
NY
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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.
Things To Do
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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 family members are buried at Youngs Cemetery. It is located approximately one and a half miles south of Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
Sagamore Hill Little Free Library
Read like a Roosevelt! Take a book or leave a book at the Sagamore Hill Little Free Library.
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!
Explore Park Grounds
Our park-like grounds are a great place to relax and unwind, just the Roosevelts used to.
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 Village of Oyster Bay, New York. Oyster Bay was a significant location for the Roosevelts during their time at Sagamore Hill. Today, the picturesque village features shops, restaurants, historic sites, parks, and a waterfront.
Hike Sagamore Hill's Nature Trail
Take a walk in the footsteps of the Roosevelts and explore the woodlands and beach of Sagamore Hill on a 0.7 mile nature trail.
Available Activities
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.
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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Hours
Park Grounds
The park grounds are open every day from sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
