http://www.nps.gov/sahi News releases from Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. en-us http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/summer-sundays-at-sagamore-hill.htm Sun, 09 Jun 2013 08:10:45 EST Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the home of Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, Long Island, will present special programs on three Sundays during the months of July and August. All programs are free of charge. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/ribbon-cutting-of-sagamore-hill-entrance-sign-landscaping.htm Sat, 25 May 2013 10:32:16 EST On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 5:30PM, the Friends of Sagamore Hill will hold a ribbon cutting for the installation of a new flower bed that beautifies and enlivens the park entrance welcome sign at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/statement-on-the-effects-of-sequestration-at-sagamore-hill-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:19:00 EST Effective March 1, 2013, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site was required by “sequestration” (a series of automatic, across-the-board permanent spending cuts) to reduce its annual budget by five percent. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/arbor-day-observed-with-donated-tree-work-at-sagamore-hill.htm Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:09:15 EST Long Island Arboricultural Association donates work to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/dog-day-at-sagamore-hill-national-historic-site.htm Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:14:27 EST In celebration of National Park Week, the Friends of Sagamore Hill will be hosting the first annual Dog Day for you and your dog(s) at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site on Sunday, April 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/how-i-love-sagamore-hill-a-photographic-collection-by-xiomaro.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:52:11 EST An exhibition organized by Xiomáro Art Studio in partnership with Sagamore Hill National Historic Site and the Oyster Bay Historical Society http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/noted-author-to-speak-in-honor-of-presidents-day.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:57:40 EST On Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 2 p.m., author Philip McFarland will present a talk based on his book, Mark Twain and the Colonel. The talk will be held in the Christ Church Parish Hall, located at 61 East Main Street in the hamlet of Oyster Bay. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is sponsoring Mr. McFarland’s appearance, which will include a book signing. The event is free of charge. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/sagamore-hill-day-family-festival-set-for-october-20.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:07:51 EST On Saturday, October 20, 2012, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site will host a traditional Fall Family Festival from 11am to 4pm. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/national-park-service-awards-contract-for-rehabilitation-of-theodore-roosevelts-home.htm Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:56:18 EST The National Park Service (NPS) recently awarded a $7.2 million contract to E & A Restoration, Inc. of Syosset, New York for the restoration and rehabilitation of Sagamore Hill, the home of Theodore Roosevelt. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/sagamore-hill-launches-cell-phone-walking-tours.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:36:28 EST Sagamore Hill National Historic Site has recently launched a self-guided cell phone tour serviced by OnCell Systems. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/park-employees-pull-together-to-eradicate-porcelainberry.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:24:43 EST Fifteen intrepid staff at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site worked together on the morning of August 2 to remove invasive porcelainberry from the meadow portion of the historic cow pasture. http://www.nps.gov/sahi/parknews/national-park-week-at-sagamore-hill-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:29:26 EST Sagamore Hill will be hosting a series of family activities and ranger programs for National Park Week from Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29. Participation in these activities and programs are FREE. These activities include a new junior ranger program, a new ranger guided walk in Oyster Bay, a performance by folk singer Johnny Cuomo, a presentation on National Parks by First Light Photography, and an appearance by Theodore Roosevelt as portrayed by James Foote. In addition, we will be offering a series of special programs about the history of the National Park Service on April 21, 22, 28 & 29.