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About this location:
National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Buildings and Tours
Buildings and tours are open to the public Wednesday through Sunday. The Theodore Roosevelt Home and other public buildings are closed on Monday and Tuesday.
The Visitor Center and Bookstore are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Check in at the Visitor Center upon arrival for park site information and tour tickets for the Theodore Roosevelt Home.
Access to the home is by guided tour only. Tours of the Theodore Roosevelt Home are offered between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Park Grounds
The park grounds are open every day from sunrise to sunset.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Monday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Tuesday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Wednesday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Thursday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Friday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Saturday: Sunrise – Sunset
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – Park Entrance
Entry to and parking at the grounds is free between sunrise and sunset. This includes the historic farm and orchard and the nature trail to the beach on Cold Spring Harbor. - $10.00 – Theodore Roosevelt Home
Individual tour tickets are required to enter the Theodore Roosevelt Home. Tours are every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are approximately 45 minutes to one hour in length. Children 15 years old and under are free. Visitors 62 years of age and older may be eligible for a Senior Pass that covers them and up to three other people. A limited number of reservations can be made at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. - $0.00 – Old Orchard Museum
The Old Orchard Museum is housed in the historic home of Theodore Roosevelt’s oldest son Ted and his wife Eleanor Alexander-Roosevelt. Admission is free during regular business hours. - $0.00 – Visitor Center
Admission to the visitor center and gift shop is free during regular business hours.
Entrance Passes:
- $40.00 – Sagamore Hill Annual Pass
The Sagamore Hill Annual Pass covers the cost of tour tickets for the bearer and three others for an unlimited number of visits during one year.
About
The Summer White House
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 the natural surroundings and become inspired by the legacy of one of America’s most popular presidents.
Directions
Take either the 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 (at Nobman’s Hardware Store) and travel 2 miles on East Main Street/Cove Road. Turn left onto Cove Neck Road and drive 1.5 miles to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center and Bookstore
The visitor center and bookstore are northeast of Theodore Roosevelt House by the historic New Barn and chicken house. At this location, you can purchase tour tickets, see small exhibits on the Roosevelt family, and visit the bookstore operated by Eastern National. The visitor center is open Wednesdays through Sundays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard
The Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard contains extensive exhibits about the life of Theodore Roosevelt and his family. It is housed within the home of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. and his family at the Old Orchard House. It is open Wednesdays through Sundays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Theodore Roosevelt Home
The 23-room Theodore Roosevelt Home — also called Sagamore Hill — re-opened in 2015 after a three-year, $10-million renovation. Theodore Roosevelt lived in it from 1887 until his death in 1919. It remained home to his wife, Edith until her death in 1948. The home is open to guided tours only from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. The majority of tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the visitor center. However, some tickets are available at recreation.gov at least 48 hours in advance.
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.
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