April 25, 2013
Statement on the effects of sequestration at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
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.
April 06, 2013
Arbor Day Observed with Donated Tree Work at Sagamore Hill
Long Island Arboricultural Association donates work to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
March 30, 2013
Dog Day at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
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.
February 14, 2013
How I Love Sagamore Hill A Photographic Collection by Xiomaro
An exhibition organized by Xiomáro Art Studio in partnership with Sagamore Hill National Historic Site and the Oyster Bay Historical Society
January 31, 2013
Noted Author to Speak in Honor of Presidents Day
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.
October 11, 2012
Sagamore Hill Day Family Festival Set for October 20
On Saturday, October 20, 2012, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site will host a traditional Fall Family Festival from 11am to 4pm.
September 13, 2012
National Park Service Awards Contract for Rehabilitation of Theodore Roosevelts Home
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.
August 08, 2012
Sagamore Hill Launches Cell Phone Walking Tours
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site has recently launched a self-guided cell phone tour serviced by OnCell Systems.
August 08, 2012
Park Employees Pull Together to Eradicate Porcelainberry
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.
April 19, 2012
National Park Week at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
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.
