Celebrating our 30th Anniversary!
Celebrating The 4th of July at Sagamore Hill 2025
FOSH members Dave Passoff, Jeff Rosenking, and David Robbins (l to r) were on hand to engage with visitors and hand out free copies of the Declaration of Independence.
The Caliope Brass Band had a shady spot near the pet cemetery and entertained with lively period music which could be heard throughout the park.
Park Superintendent Jonathan Parker spoke from the piazza. Jonathan emphasized that the National Parks belong to all of us, our children, and our children's children.
TR re-enactor John Dobmeier also spoke from the piazza. TR quoted from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address reminding us of the importance of preserving democratic principles of a government "of the people, by the people, for the people."
Old Glory flies proudly in front of the Theodore Roosevelt House. The flagpole was sorely in need of restoration. Thanks to funding from FOSH, the pole was sanded down to bare metal, primed, and painted, all in a matter of days.
FOSH celebrated Constitution Day 2024 on Sunday the 15th
FOSH Celebrates Constitution Day!
On September 17, 1787, The Constitution of the United States was signed by the state representatives to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
Since Sagamore Hill was not open on Tuesday the 17th, please join us to celebrate this historic event on Sunday, September 15th. The Friends of Sagamore Hill handed out free pocket-sized Constitutions to every family that visited our table at the Sagamore Hill picnic area under the tent.
Hundreds joined us on Independence Day 2024!
Celebrated the 4th of July at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site!
The National Park Service and The Friends of Sagamore Hill were joined by hundreds of visitors on July 4th for our Independence Day Events!
Renowned Theodore Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt reprisers spent the afternoon at Sagamore Hill meeting visitors, reading the Declaration of Independence, walking the grounds, and posing for photos and selfies at the "Presidential Photo Booth". The event also featured free tours of the Roosevelt Home, the Calliope Brass Band, a Junior Ranger Program, assorted lawn games and crafts for kids, historical exhibits at the Old Orchard Museum, as well as a variety of walking and self-guided touring options throughout the park.
The Friends of Sagamore Hill handed out free Declaration of Independence scrolls to over 150 families that visited our table.
A Great Day at Sagamore Hill: Naturalization Ceremony, June 14, 2024. 50 new citizens from 21 different countries.
Recent Special Event: June 1, 2024
The Reviews are in!
Theodore Roosevelt Commemoration on January 6th a Great Success!
Yesterday’s author talk and wreath laying event was a grand-slam home run! Over 40 people attended. It was hard to get an exact count as some folks arrived late and others were standing in the back. Newsday sent a reporter and photographer and TOB Councilwoman Vicki Walsh was there representing the Town. Whitt represented SAHI. We took in $72 in donations. Many in the audience heard about the event through TRSAC social media as well as FOSH social media.
-Charlotte Miska, FOSH Board Member
Fantastic Feedback!
I just wanted to say how amazing today was! Thank you so much for all of your hard work and time that you put into making today's program a huge success! You had a great turnout, professional set up, great advertising, excellent speaker, media from Newsday, and town officials! This was a perfect execution of a public program. So glad that I got to be there. We even sold stuff in the store and had people asking about volunteering. A success all around! Thank you so much and Brian please thank the rest of your crew.
-Kathryn D'Amico, TRSAC Director
Media Coverage of this Special Event
Constitution Day 2023 was Sunday, September 17th!
FOSH Celebrates Constitution Day!
On September 17, 1787, The Constitution of the United States was signed by the state representatives to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. To celebrate this historic event, The Friends of Sagamore Hill handed out free pocket-sized Constitutions to the first 65 visitors to our table at the Sagamore Hill picnic area under the tent.
CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION DAY AT SAGAMORE HILL! Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 | 12 – 4 pm
Honoring the Foundation of Our Democracy
In honor of U.S. Constitution Day, FOSH members will be at Sagamore Hill on Saturday, September 13, to give out FREE pocket-sized copies of the Constitution.
Stop by the picnic area to say hello and get your copy of this important document.
Coloring pages and word games relating to TR and his family will be available for the kids!
Constitution Day, September 17, formally established in 2004, invites everyone to revisit and recommit to the ideals embedded within its articles and amendments. It is a day to remember the courage of the Founding Fathers, the struggles of generations who fought for inclusion, and the ongoing journey toward realizing the full promise of democracy.
On September 17, 1787, in the sweltering heat of Philadelphia, 39 delegates put their signatures to the parchment that would become the United States Constitution. Their bold action marked the culmination of months of heated debate, compromise, and hope. The Constitution was more than a framework for government; it was a declaration of the nation’s aspiration – a promise to create a more perfect union.