Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Tours
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill was the familyh home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, Sagamore Hill was the focus of international attention. Visitors can tour the Roosevelt Home and explore the natural surroundings and historic grounds, and become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.
Sagamore Hill was the familyh home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, Sagamore Hill was the focus of international attention. Visitors can tour the Roosevelt Home and explore the natural surroundings and historic grounds, and become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.
Need to Know
- Visiting Sagamore Hill:
The park grounds:
- FREE and open daily sunrise to sunset. They are closed at dark.
- Dog friendly. Dogs required to be on 6ft leash and owners required to pick up after their pet.
The Old Orchard Museum and Visitor Center:
- Open Thursday through Sunday 11am - 4:30pm.
- Includes three rooms of exhibits on the life of Theodore Roosevelt.
- Information desk and Interagency Pass Sales.
- Jr Ranger Program.
- Eastern National Bookstore.
- Restrooms and water.
The Nature Trail:
- Enjoy a 0.7 roundtrip path down 120 feet to a preserved historic Roosevelt family beach where you can look east across Cold Spring Harbor. The trail begins next to the Old Orchard Museum.
- The Nature Trail is an unpaved dirt path with steep inclines and cannot be accessed by wheelchair.
- The beach is not for recreation, swimming, picnicing, fishing, boat landing, etc. Dogs must remain leashed.
Tours of the Theodore Roosevelt Home:
- Online Reservation Only!
- Offered Thursday afternoons through Sunday.
- Click on the Seasons & Booking tab and Tickets tab to learn more.
- Accessibility:
- Getting to the Roosevelt Home. The Roosevelt Home is located approximately 300 walking steps up a slight paved incline from the parking lot. Look for accessibility path markers in order to take a more gradual path to the Roosevelt Home. This marked path leads to a ramp on the backside of the porch.
- Inside the Home. There is a ramp on the porch of the Roosevelt Home that allows wheelchair access to the first floor. Access to the second and third floor is by stairs only.
- Old Orchard Museum. The Old Orchard Museum is approximately 1/4 mile from the parking lot. Access via wheelchair is by the back entrance. Follow accessibility markers.
- The Nature Trail. The Nature Trail begins next to the Old Orchard Museum. It is an unpaved dirt path with steep inclines and cannot be accessed by wheelchair.
- Have Additional Questions.
Please contact the park directly. By phone: (516)922-4788. By email: sahi_information@nps.gov.
Booking Windows
Online Reservations Only. These tickets are not sold in person at Sagamore Hill. Tickets must be purchased on Recreation.gov. Tours are Thursday afternoon - Sunday.
How to Purchase Tickets:
- How to Purchase Tickets:
- All tickets are available for purchase at 9:30 am.
- All tickets are in high demand, especially Day Before and Day Of. Please plan ahead.
- 1 Month in Advance - 10am and 11am tours will be released on the 1st of each month (e.g. - June 1st will open all of July's 10am and 11am Friday - Sunday tickets).
- The Day Before - 2pm and 3pm tours will open on the morning of the day before (e.g. - September 2nd 2pm and 3pm tickets would open on the morning of September 1st).
- Day Of - 12pm and 1pm tours will open on the same morning (if staffing allows). Most likely in mid to late summer.
Changes and Cancellations
No refunds once tour starts. Educational institutions and scout groups should call the facility at (516) 922-4788 in order to change or cancel a reservation. See Facility Rates for fees.
Tickets are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
20 SAGAMORE HILL RD Oyster Bay NY 11771
Phone Number
516-922-4788
