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Park employee Patrick Richards, left, and Brenda Cherry, a Theodore Roosevelt Legacy Partnership member and park volunteer, helped plant the new Kwanza cherry trees.

New cherry trees arrive at Sagamore Hill

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site has planted six new Kwanzan cherry trees in the park as part of an ongoing tree replanting project. These trees were sourced from non-profit Casey Trees in … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/17/24

Lighting up the island: A patriotic salute sets the tone for a colorful Fourth of July

The sky will be aglow for the annual spectacle that marks our Independence Day, always a rousing celebration. While the main event is Tuesday, of course, the county-wide festivities begin Saturday, with plenty of local fireworks to enjoy. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/28/23

Teddy Roosevelt: a president who defied labels

Monday was Presidents Day, a holiday that, unless you work in a bank or the government or a school, you might have missed. more

2/23/23

The Sagamore Hill Band is made up of professional local musicians, covering a wide range of instruments from string to woodworks to brass.

A ‘bully’ band celebrates T.R. with a third CD

The life of Theodore Roosevelt, the proverbial “first son” of Oyster Bay, has inspired generations of writers, artists and historians in the little over a century since his death in 1919. … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/21/22

Each recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Police Award received $1,000 to donate to the charity of his or her choice. In Officer Douglas Bedell’s case, he choose the Michael Magro Foundation.

Roosevelt would’ve been proud of these dedicated officers

It was a regular night on patrol for Nassau County Police Department 4th Precinct Officer Douglas M. Bedell in February of 2018, when he came across something unusual. It wasn’t a mugging, a … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/24/22

Former Sea Cliff Mayor Edward Lieberman, center, with Don Mullen (Abraham Lincoln) and James Foote (Theodore Roosevelt) at the Sea Cliff Mini Mart in 2021.

Roosevelt laid to rest again with re-enactor James Foote’s death

James Foote, who was beloved in the hamlet and surrounding villages for his portrayal of President Theodore Roosevelt, died in his sleep on Wednesday, just as the president had a century ago. His … more

By Laura Lane | 5/7/22

At long last, spring. Cue the fresh scents and sweet chirps.

Long awaited, spring, the season of beginnings, has begun. Though it happens with astronomical regularity . . . more

By John O'Connell | 3/31/22

Archaeologists found several artifacts at the underground stable and lodge site and at the rifle pit and firing range at Sagamore Hill.

A revealing unearthing of bits of history at Sagamore Hill

Last month, archaeologists made some significant discoveries at Sagamore Hill. A group from the National Park Service spent two weeks conducting an excavation at the stable and lodge site and … more

By Laura Lane | 9/3/21

Oyster Bay’s Raynham Hall Museum will soon offer the outdoor program “Hanging Out With a Historian” in its garden.

Most North Shore museums remain closed during Phase 4

Long Island began Phase 4 reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. more

By Laura Lane and Scott Brinton | 7/20/20

Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide.

I grew up on Long Island, and like so many local kids, I made the pilgrimage to Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt’s stately Cove Neck mansion, full of Americana and animal heads and skins. more

7/10/20

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