The Friends of Sagamore Hill begin the 4th Annual Dr. John A. Gable Lecture Series on Thursday, March 27th in Oyster Bay, N.Y.  This program is free to the public and offers the opportunity to both hear and speak with illustrious experts on subjects and people related to our 26th   President, Theodore Roosevelt and Oyster Bay history.  2008 marks the 150th anniversary of TR’s birthday and this series is the first in a number of sesquicentennial observances to be held this year.

Doors open at 7pm and the programs begin at 7:30
Matinecock Masonic Lodge new location
14 West Main Street, Oyster Bay Hamlet

Following each lecture and  brief discussion, light refreshments will be served and the public can meet with the speakers in an informal setting.

On Thursday, March 27th, Dr. Natalie A. Naylor, Author, Researcher, University Professor & Trustee of the Nassau County Historical Society will present “Managing a Country Estate; TR as Country Squire and Edith Roosevelt as CEO; an intimate look at life at Sagamore Hill and it’s operation.

On Thursday, April 24th, Ms. Amy Verone, Chief of Cultural Resources , Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, will recount “The Fourth Estate Visits Sagamore Hill, Putting Theodore Roosevelt in his Place” and the invaluable documentation left for posterity by the “Gentlemen of The Press”.

On Thursday, May 15th, Dr. John G. Staudt, University Professor, Author and former Executive Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Association will present “We Are All Going Up or Down Together”, discussing Theodore Roosevelt’s stance on Race in America.

The  Friends of Sagamore Hill, is a non-profit educational and service organization that supports the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, NY; and is also a Chapter of the Theodore Roosevelt Association.  This lecture series is given annually in memory of the late Dr. John Gable, past Executive Director of The TRA who was renowned as the world’s foremost authority on Theodore Roosevelt.   Dr. Gable’s work brought a better understanding of TR to the world; appreciation to Sagamore Hill NHS; and recognition to Oyster Bay through his many efforts, including help with the installation of the magnificent equestrian monument of TR in Oyster Bay Hamlet in 2006.

For additional information: consult The Friends of Sagamore Hill website at www.sagamore-hill.com

*Press Contact:  Ms. Virginia Heaphy Uhlinger, Trustee
                          Friends of Sagamore Hill
                          516 364-1869
                          ginny@nshaonline.org
                                     

2008 TRA Annual Meeting  - TR homeland in Oyster Bay, NY. . .
October 24,25, 26th

Hotel Information:

Glen Cove Mansion
Hotel and Conference Center
Note: the TRA rate is NOT available through on-line reservations
call 516-674-2962
be sure to ask for the
Theodore Roosevelt Association rate
before 9/20/08
see this beautiful location

Events
more details to be announced soon!

Stay tuned to www.theodoreroosevelt.org

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"teddy's bears for kids"
Did you miss this year's event? We are sorry you missed Greg Giraldo and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Please consider a contribution to the upocming 2008 teddy bear drive.

Why should I contribute? How can I contribute?

The "Teddy's Bears for Kids" Program distributes teddy bears to hospitalized children in New York City at the winter holidays.

The Theodore Roosevelt Association is a 501(c)(3) corporation Founded in 1919 and chartered by Congress in 1920.

A copy of our latest audited annual report may be obtained, upon request, from the Theodore Roosevelt Association, P.O. Box 719, Oyster Bay, NY 11771-0719, or from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271

Since 1986 the Theodore Roosevelt Association, in cooperation with the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site and the National Park Service, has given Teddy Bears to hospitalized children in New York City at the holiday season. Every year there are about 4,000-4,500 children in hospitals during the holidays. One bear costs approximately $4.50. The TRA looks to members and friends for funds to sustain this program this year and in the years to come.

We think that it is most appropriate that Teddy Bears be given to children in the name of TR, the "Father of the Teddy Bear," in the city where he was born.