July 3rd. Come hear the story of Oysterponds, as told by those who lived it, taken from the nearly 400 years of letters, diaries, poems, and writings that are now a vital part of OHS's archives. As part of OHS’s year-long commemoration of the U.S.’s birth as a nation, Sincerely, Oysterponds will be a FREE community […]
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; […]
July 15th. 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 your favorite […]
August 1st. The OHS Summer Benefit & Auction returns to one of the East End’s most beautiful settings—Poquatuck Park, overlooking Orient Harbor at sunset. Proceeds from the Summer Benefit & Auction are a critical component of OHS’s annual operating budget. Your generous support helps OHS fulfill its mission of bringing people together to share and […]
August 19th. Mind-boggling. Mesmerizing. Confounding. For the sixth year in a row, OHS presents the incredible magic of Amore! Join us on the Old Point Schoolhouse lawn for an evening filled with fun for children of all ages. Bring a blanket, a picnic, some refreshments and some bug spray! The generosity of donors allows […]
Sept. 12th. Root, root, root for the home team! For the sixth year in a row, OHS will be hosting a vintage baseball game featuring a friendly-but-fierce competition between the powerful visiting NY Mutuals and a proud-but-ragtag team of Oysterponds irregulars. The New York Mutuals Baseball Club fields a team in authentic replica uniforms […]