On Saturday, February 21st at 11am, John Holzapfel will host a talk entitled, “Hard Water Sailing: A History of Iceboating," presenting a short history of iceboating, the concept of ice-sailing, and the local history of iceboating on Hallock's Bay, with special attention paid to a striking 19th century iceboat named Red Bird, given to OHS […]
Brand-new exhibitions in Village House will open on Saturday, May 23rd - Memorial Day weekend. Hours: Fridays, 2pm to 5pm Saturdays, 11am to 5pm Sundays, 2pm to 5pm Admission for OHS Members is free; admission charge is $10 per Non-member Adult. Staff may be available Monday thru Friday to open the doors […]
July 3rd. As part of OHS's year-long commemoration of the U.S.'s birth as a nation, there will be a community reading of over 250 years-worth of letters, diaries, official correspondence and other historic items from OHS’s archives, giving voice to the countless generations who have called Oysterponds home. Note: Time is subject to change.
July 5th. The Heritage Day program will start with a parade down Orient’s Village Lane led by the Grand Marshal; followed by a welcome and invocation at the Old Point Schoolhouse; the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance; “God Bless America” sung by Franklin Mastrangelo; the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Oysterponds stalwarts; after […]
July 15th. FREE! Oysterponds favorites, The Mudflats (comprised of fiddles, banjo, mandolin, guitar, upright bass, and drums), are a twin-fiddle fusion of traditional American music. The Mudflats’ original sound is guaranteed to touch the heart and get your feet a-tappin’! Bring a blanket or a lawnchair, bug spray, a picnic, and a bottle of […]