Light up the Old Point Schoolhouse lawn with your creatively-carved pumpkins! It's an Oysterponds Halloween Celebration! In years past, Latham's Farm Stand has generously donated a bunch pumpkins for carving. Unfortunately, a very wet Orient fall has decimated their crop this year and they, regretably, aren't able to supply OHS with any pumpkins. So... (1) This year we're […]
Have a ball.... at Poquatuck Hall! Feeling lucky? Come join us for a fun Bingo Night. There'll be snacks and refreshments and winners will be awarded fun (and silly) prizes. $10 will get you two bingo cards. All ages welcome!
Sunday, June 30th, 12 noon to 3pm The 15th annual 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 […]
Nicknamed "the Long Island Vegetable Factory," the Hallock Farm in Orient went from being one of the poorest farms in the area to one of the most successful. Come a join us for a free talk on the history of the George Hallock Family and their amazing Vegetable Factory. Amy Folk has been Collections Manager of OHS since 2003. She […]
The North Fork Art & Artists Exhibition & Sale is a celebration of local artists’ generous support of OHS over the years and of all that they give to our community. All works exhibited will be for sale; cash and credit cards accepted. 25% of the each sale will benefit OHS. When: Friday, September 27th, 12 noon – 5pm […]
It's the most wonderful time of year! OHS cordially invites the Oysterponds community to a family-friendly Winter Holiday Celebration! All are welcome to come celebrate the season! It’ll be outdoors, so dress appropriately! The gathering will start at 4:30 with hot cider & cookies for adults & children, followed by a reading from Dicken's A Christmas Carol, tree & menorah […]
May 24th. John Holzapfel spearheaded the enormous task of organizing and transcribing the papers and journals of legendary naturalist and Orient native son Roy Latham, which were donated to OHS in 2023 by his daughter, Diana. John will be joined by Eric Lamont of the Long Island Botanical Society for a fascinating examination of the voluminous material, which is comprised […]
June 7th. Dr. Lucinda Hemmick and Ephraim Horowitz of the Southold Indian Museum will present a lecture on the ancient landscape of Orient and the Native People who once lived there. Explore 12,000 years of history, Algonquian culture and the landscape that changed from the Ice Age to the present day. The technology of ancient hunting weapons, artifacts, maps, slides, […]
July 16th. Mind-boggling. Mesmerizing. Confounding. For the fifth 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!
Aug. 2nd. Enjoy delicious food (including a raw bar!), wine, and specialty cocktails with family, friends, and neighbors in one of the East End’s most beautiful settings—Poquatuck Park, overlooking Orient Harbor at sunset! There’ll be an exciting live auction of exceptional pieces of art plus a silent auction of art by favorite local artists and a specially-curated selection of […]
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