May 30th. Jonathan Galassi will read select excerpts from his long-form poem, “The Vineyard,” a delightful account of the seasons in a house and its garden near the sea, a domestic idyll of hardy plants and neighbors, outer and inner weather, love and loss, and taking stock of the life we’ve made. Free! Saturday, May […]
June 12th. Webb House Tavern Night will be a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. Set at the historic Webb House in Poquatuck Park, this community gathering will feature live music, tavern-style food, and drink. Buy your tickets here! Note: If you’re not arriving on foot, all attendees are asked to […]
July 3rd. As part of OHS's year-long commemoration of the U.S.'s birth as a nation, it will be presenting a FREE community reading of letters, diary entries, newspaper articles, poems, and more that, taken together, tell the story of Oysterponds through the voices of centuries of its residents. Note that although admission is free, seating […]
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 Gala & 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 […]