Old Orchard was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. Today, it serves as Sagamore Hill's Visitor Center and has exhibits on the life of President Theodore Roosevelt.
A visit to Sagamore Hill is not complete without a visit to nearby historical and natural attractions, including the Village of Oyster Bay, Young's Cemetery (Roosevelt gravesite), Planting Fields, the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, and numerous other parks, museums.
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. The home served as the “Summer White House” during Roosevelt’s presidency.
The nature trail leads through woodlands to Eel Creek and Cold Spring Harbor. Visitors can see a variety of wildlife such as songbirds, herons, egrets, osprey, bald eagles, fiddler crabs, white-tail deer, and ducks depending on the season.
Located along the main walking path leading to the Roosevelt Home, this wayside exhibit shows an illustrated aerial depiction the buildings and fields of the Sagamore Hill property circa 1918. It serves as the first stop on the self-guided audio tour.
Youngs Memorial Cemetery (134 Cove Rd, Oyster Bay, NY) is short drive or bike from Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, located approximately one and a half miles south of the park. A small, free gravel parking lot is available.
