A free talk: “The History of the Hallock Farm” by Amy Folk

Old Point Schoolhouse 1555 Village Lane, Orient, NY

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 […]

North Fork Art & Artists Exhibition & Sale

Old Point Schoolhouse 1555 Village Lane, Orient, NY

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 […]

A Winter Holiday Celebration!

Old Point School House Lawn 1555 Village Lane, Orient, NY

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 […]

Free (repeat) Talk: “Roy Latham’s Unpublished Journals (1902-1978)”

Old Point Schoolhouse 1555 Village Lane, Orient, NY

July 19th.  John Holzapfel will reprise the talk he gave to a standing-room-only audience back on May24th.   John 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 present a fascinating overview of the voluminous […]

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