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 and historic buildings and become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.

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.

  • 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

  • Architecture and Building
  • Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
  • Farming and Agriculture
  • Military
  • Cavalry
  • US Army
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Presidents
  • Social Movements
  • Conservation Movement
  • Tragic Events
  • Assassinations
  • Urban America
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • Spanish-American War
  • World War I
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Coasts, Islands and Atolls
  • Estuaries and Mangroves
  • Forests and Woodlands
  • Deciduous Forests
  • Trails
  • Wetlands
  • Marshes

Theodore Roosevelt Home

A large house painted gray with green lawn and trees.

Theodore Roosevelt Home at Sagamore Hill

Rendering of Sagamore Hill Landscape Circa 1918

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

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

North Room

The North Room of the Theodore Roosevelt Home

The North Room of the Theodore Roosevelt Home

Nature Trail

A nature trail to Cold Spring Harbor passes through woods.

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

Library and Office

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

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

Eel Creek

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.