Interested in the history of Orient and East Marion? Want to learn more about the history of your family or property? You have come to the right place! The Oysterponds Historical Society has a variety of research resources, including publications, videos, historic films, and large collections of archival documents, photographs, recordings, books, and historic objects.
For information on setting up an appointment to visit the collections for research purposes, please contact the Collections Manager at
collections@ohsny.org or at 631-323-3538.
Print PublicationsThe Oysterponds Historical Society has a large and very rich collection of archives, photographs, and objects documenting the history of Orient and East Marion. Researchers have drawn on these resources to produce a marvelous set of publications. These books illustrate not only local history and culture but also broader themes that run throughout American history, including women’s lives in the nineteenth century. The publications contain compelling material on our nation’s conflicts, decorative arts, and fine arts, especially photography.
Books can be purchased from the
Beach Plum Shop online or on-site in Village House at the Oysterponds Historical Society.
Digital PublicationsHistoric Orient Village is a pictorial guide to the old buildings in the Orient Historic District with historical and architectural notes on over 100 such structures. 1995. 20th anniversary reissue commemorating the designation of the Orient Historic District. Oysterponds Historical Society, Orient, New York. Digital reprint.
The publication, in 1976, of Historic Orient Village was a testament to community awareness of the value of historic preservation and documentation, and to the dedication of a great many members of the community to the efforts necessary to achieve national designation. A little more than thirty years earlier, in 1944, over 400 members of the community had become charter members and subscribers of the Oysterponds Historical Society, and had contributed to the purchase of Village House, its first museum building. The reader should be assured that the spirit of preservation, continuity, and respect for the history of the community is alive and vigorous.
Historical Review, is a collection of essays written by founding members of OHS from 1959. This booklet includes the story of the founding of OHS, a history of Orient, a tour of Village House, poems, and other entries. Oysterponds Historical Society, Orient, NY. Digital reprint.
