Tour Teddy Roosevelt's House Online

bigwheelzip · Mar 26, 2017

Just saw that this new service is available for a virtual visit, and thought some here might enjoy it. I've been several times in-person (lived nearby), and always enjoyed it.

Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919.

A collaboration between Google and the National Park Service curatorial staff has produced online tours and exhibits of the Queen Anne-style house and grounds.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service - Google Arts & Culture

357magster · Mar 26, 2017

Bully! Thanks for posting this. Big TR fan. Visited Sagamore Hill about 20 years ago. Good to "see" it again ... especially without having to deal with that infernal New York traffic!

Tom S. · Mar 26, 2017

As a naturalist, I wonder what Teddy would have thought about all of that beautiful wood (likely oak) trim being painted over? Always been a bit of a sore spot for me.

Still, great find, and thanks for posting!

chief38 · Mar 26, 2017

The on-line tour is good, but it is no substitute for a real life tour. Been there multiple times and the tour guides are very knowledgable. They can answer most questions and seem really into working there.

It has been closed over the past 3 years for renovation and has recently re-opened to the public. Anyone visiting Oyster Bay LI (or near by) should definitely stop by. before you do, call and ask when they are the least crowded. the weekends are sometimes quite busy - depending on the season.

William Floyd's home is also on LI (about and hour east of Sagamore Hill) and if visiting LI you might want to stop by there as well. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Although not quite as impressive or interesting as Teddy's house, it's still a good place to visit if you are a History buff.

Collo Rosso · Mar 26, 2017

Grew up not 8 miles or so from there just over the Suffolk county border. Left a big impression on me during a 2nd or 3rd grade field trip. I still remember walking through a door and facing a mounted 10 foot polar bear. Went back as an adult (well.. age wise) 20 something years later and enjoyed it even more.
I'm afraid these days you couldn't drag me back to New York.

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