Sept. 27th & 28th. To fully acknowledge and celebrate all that artists contribute to our community, for the fourth year in a row we are inviting local artists who have supported OHS to participate in an upcoming art show and sale at Oysterponds Historical Society, North Fork Art & Artists Exhibition & Sale. The East […]
Sat., Nov. 8th. OHS Members are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting in person in Poquatuck Hall. 10:30am - 12:30pm. Pictured, from the OHS collection: "Members of the Hope and Goodwill Club of Greenport" - circa 1895
Nov. 22nd. Join former Congressman Steve Israel for the launch of his new novel, The Einstein Conspiracy. Based on actual events, The Einstein Conspiracy follows two FBI agents racing to stop a Nazi plot to abduct Albert Einstein, whom Hitler believes holds the key to the atomic bomb. This gripping historical thriller takes place right […]
Many new items in stock this year, including classic ornaments, festive holiday decorations, North Fork art, and unique, traditional crafts, as well as one-of-a-kind gifts for the entire family. There’s something for everyone! Proceeds directly support the mission of Oysterponds Historical Society to bring people together to share and celebrate the unique history and culture […]
Dec. 13th. Join friends, family, and neighbors at Village House for festive food and drink, caroling & crafting, and shopping at the Beach Plum Holiday Shop! Please note: This event replaces the previously-scheduled "Holiday Celebration" that was originally slotted for December 6th.
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 […]
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: 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 […]