Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Theodore Roosevelt House at Sagamore Hill
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.
Map showing location of park.
Visitors Observe the 4th of July at Sagamore Hill
Tourism to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site contributes $12.7 million to local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 131,333 visitors to Sagamore Hill in 2023 spent $8.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 92 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $12.7 million.
An open pocketwatch against a black background; the words inscribed on the back cover read, "Theodore Roosevelt, From D.R. & C.R.R."
Theodore Roosevelt’s Remarkable 126-Year-Old Pocket Watch Returns to Sagamore Hill After Theft, Recovery by Federal Agencies
A historic silver pocket watch that traveled the world with Theodore Roosevelt during his presidency, including his charge up San Juan Hill and travels to Africa and down the Amazon River, has returned to his family home at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
New Cherry Trees at Sagamore Hill 2024
Cherry Trees with Connections to Washington DC Planted at Sagamore Hill
Six Kwanzan cherry trees with historical connections to the cherry trees of Washington DC recently traveled 324 miles from Berryville, Virginia to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, NY as part of an ongoing tree replanting project in the park.
The Little Free Library Unveiling at Sagamore Hill
Little Free Library Opens to Public at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
A Little Free Library is now open to the public at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, offering free books to park visitors, as well as the local community, on a variety of subjects. The Little Free Library is located adjacent to the parking lot near the New Barn and visitors are encouraged to take or leave a book as they wish.
A large house painted gray with green lawn and trees.
Photo by NPS/Audrey Tiernan
A digital rendering of the Roosevelt home and landscapes of Sagamore Hill circa 1918.
Photo by NPS
The North Room of the Theodore Roosevelt Home
Photo by NPS
A nature trail to Cold Spring Harbor passes through woods.
Photo by NPS Photo
A view of President Roosevelt's library and office at Sagamore Hill.
Photo by NPS
A tidal creek with high grass on the banks, trees in the background and blue sky.
Photo by NPS/Audrey Tiernan