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Although most of my colleagues liked Sagamore Hills better than Hyde Park, I would have to disagree. While the house was big and the grounds were incredible, I hated the MANY animals that were mounted, stuffed or made into rugs in order to decorate his home. I could never live at a place like this. I thought that these Roosevelts seemed a little obsessive compulsive where the others’ home seemed warm and more welcoming. I was disappointed that we could not take pictures in his home. Franklin and Eleanor seem like someone’s nice, little grandparents where Theodore and Ethel were just… scary.
I did learn a lot about Theodore Roosevelt and his dedication to preserving the natural habitat in the United States. Since I love the outdoors and the beauty of our wildlife areas, I enjoyed hearing about how it all got started. I think my students would also like this part of studying about Theodore Roosevelt. Many of my students or their families are hunters and I think the boys especially would really like talking more about that side of him. The girls always love the story of how the Teddy bear was named for him. I bought a couple of great picture books about his life that I could use in class. I was disappointed that we could not take pictures in his home.
The people at the café where we ate were so accommodating and friendly. The scenery was beautiful and so peaceful. It was such a contrast to New York City.
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