Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Tours
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. 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 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. 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
- Important Tour Information
How to Purchase Tickets:
- All tickets are available for purchase at 9:30 am.
- All tickets are in high demand, please plan ahead.
- 1 Month in Advance - 10 am & 11 am tours will be released on the 1st of the month before (e.g. - June 1 we will open all of July's 10 am & 11 am Friday-Sunday tickets).
- The Day Before - 2 pm and 3 pm tours will open on the morning of the day before (e.g. - September 2nd 2 pm & 3 pm tickets would open on the morning of September 1st).
- Day Of - A 12 pm and 1 pm tour will open on recreation.gov in the morning of the same day if staffing allows.
- Additional helpful information can be found below
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.
Meeting Your Tour Guide:
- No Restrooms at the Roosevelt Home. Use the toilets next to the parking lot or at the Old Orchard Museum (Thursday - Sunday 11am - 4pm).
- Arrive On Time. Visitors who arrive late will not be admitted into the Roosevelt Home. Tour-goers should meet their guide at the front door of the Roosevelt Home at their scheduled tour time. Tours will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please have your email confirmation from Recreation.gov to show your tour guide.
- Backpacks and strollers are not permitted inside the Roosevelt Home.
- Inclement Weather. Please dress according to the weather, as a portion of the tour will take place outdoors. Tours will take place rain or shine.
- Temperatures Inside the Roosevelt Home. During extended periods of heat and humidity, the Roosevelt Home can get quite hot. Please hydrate well and dress accordingly. When the upper floors are determined to be unsafe, the 3rd and 2nd floors will be off limits.
- Free Child and Pass Holder Tickets. Interagency Pass holders and children 15 and under are eligible for free tickets. A non-refundable $1.00 advance reservation service fee applies to each free child or interagency pass holder ticket reserved. Select “Child” or “Interagency Pass” from the drop down menu when purchasing.
- Groups, Scouts, and Education Tours. These types of tours are currently not available. Please check back at a later date for updated inventory.
Accessibility:
- Getting to the Tour. 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 and the Nature Trail. 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 is an unpaved dirt path with steep inclines and cannot be accessed by wheelchair.
- Accessibility Questions. Please contact the park directly if you have questions regarding accessibility. 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:
All tickets are available for purchase at 9:30 am.
All tickets are in high demand, please plan ahead.
1 Month in advance - 10 am and 11am tours will be released on the 1st of the month before (e.g. - June 1 we will open all of July's 10am & 11am Friday - Sunday tickets).
The Day Before - 2pm and 3pm tours will open on the morning of the day before (e.g. Sep 2nd 2pm & 3pm tickets would open on the morning of Sep 1st).
Day Of - A 12 pm & 1 pm tour will open on recreation.gov in the morning of the same day if staffing allows.
Additional helpful information can be found in the Need to Know section.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
20 SAGAMORE HILL RD Oyster Bay NY 11771
Phone Number
516-922-4788
