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Sagamore Hill

Featured Historic Site & Wild Area: Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill

June 26, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Sagamore HillThe Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, was the home of the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, from 1885 until his death in 1919. It’s located in Cove Neck, in Nassau County, NY near Oyster Bay on the North Shore of Long Island, about 25 miles east of Manhattan. [Read more…] about Featured Historic Site & Wild Area: Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill

Filed Under: History, Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: birding, Long Island, Nassau County, National Park Service, nature, New York State Birding Trail, Political History, Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt, TR, Wildlife

Sagamore Hill Increases Access to Park Grounds

August 11, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

sagamore hill signSagamore Hill National Historic Site has increased recreational access, including the opening of the beach and outdoor programming. Park rangers remain on duty and normal regulations apply. [Read more…] about Sagamore Hill Increases Access to Park Grounds

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: Long Island, National Park Service, Sagamore Hill

Sagamore Hill Historic Site Reopens Grounds

June 16, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

sagamore hill signCiting guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site has reopened access to park grounds, walking paths and trails, and parking areas. [Read more…] about Sagamore Hill Historic Site Reopens Grounds

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: National Park Service, Sagamore Hill

Sagamore Hill Temporarily Closed

April 23, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

sagamore hillThe National Park Service (NPS) has announced that Sagamore Hill National Historic Site will be closed to all visitors until further notice in response to concerns from the local community and public health officials. No entry will be allowed into the site, except to employees, residents, and other authorized persons. [Read more…] about Sagamore Hill Temporarily Closed

Filed Under: History, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Long Island, National Park Service, Public Health, Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt

Sagamore Hill Fire Findings Released By Park Service

November 12, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

sagamore hill fire (2018)The National Park Service (NPS) has released findings and a follow-up corrective action plan for the December 2018 visitor center fire at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, NY. The loss of the visitor center impacted the staff and operations at the park, as the building housed many aspects of park operations including staff, historic house tour ticket sales and a bookstore.

The NPS investigation into the cause of the fire was inconclusive, however they concluded that there did not appear to be any indications that it was intentionally caused. Several accidental causes of the fire were considered, including furnace malfunction, original equipment installation issues and storage practices. The report says the building had a monitored fire detection and alarm system and portable fire extinguishers and Park leadership and staff followed applicable NPS structural fire policies. [Read more…] about Sagamore Hill Fire Findings Released By Park Service

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Disaster Management, Fires, Long Island, National Park Service, Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt

Cove Neck: Oyster Bay’s Historic Enclave

October 27, 2019 by Editorial Staff 4 Comments

cove neckThe new book Cove Neck: Oyster Bay’s Historic Enclave (The History Press, 2019) by John E. Hammond and Elizabeth E. Roosevelt, looks at the village of Cove Neck in Long Island.

Looking out over the majestic waters of Oyster Bay, the village of Cove Neck has played an outsized role in the history of Long Island and the nation. [Read more…] about Cove Neck: Oyster Bay’s Historic Enclave

Filed Under: Books, History Tagged With: Books, Long Island, Oyster Bay, Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt

Independence Day Celebration at Sagamore Hill

June 11, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Sagamore Hill equestrian reenactmentSagamore Hill National Historic Site, located at 20 Sagamore Hill Rd, Oyster Bay, Long Island, has invited the public to a free day of outdoor activities on Thursday, July 4th.

Attendees can see Theodore Roosevelt, performed by Joe Wiegand, as he greets visitors throughout the day, and take part in family friendly activities from noon to 4 pm. [Read more…] about Independence Day Celebration at Sagamore Hill

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Independence Day, Sagamore Hill

Study: Long Island National Parks Add 13.7M To Economy

May 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

sagamore hill signA new National Park Service (NPS) report concludes that 346,000 visitors to Fire Island National Seashore and Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in 2018 spent $20.2 million in communities near the park. The spending supported 172 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $13.7 million, according to the report. [Read more…] about Study: Long Island National Parks Add 13.7M To Economy

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Fire Island National Seashore, National Park Service, Sagamore Hill, Tourism

New Theodore Roosevelt Exhibit At Sagamore Hill

December 18, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

a man for the modern worldSagamore Hill National Historic Site has announced a new museum exhibit for 2019, “Theodore Roosevelt, A Man for the Modern World.” The exhibit will celebrate the presidency and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt. [Read more…] about New Theodore Roosevelt Exhibit At Sagamore Hill

Filed Under: History, New Exhibits Tagged With: Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt

Celebrate National Bison Day at Sagamore Hill

October 31, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

National Bison Day at Sagamore HillSagamore Hill National Historic Site is set to celebrate National Bison Day on Saturday, November 3rd, with an appearance from Buddy Bison.

Activities will kick-off with Volunteer Naturalist on a moderate walk around the grounds of Sagamore Hill to view the fall colors. There will also be a children’s bison craft available at conclusion of the hike. Meet behind the Visitor Center at 11 am, and be sure to wear comfortable shoes. [Read more…] about Celebrate National Bison Day at Sagamore Hill

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Sagamore Hill

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