Please join us for a fascinating, free talk by Kyle Marshall, author of Americana: Farmhouses and Manors of Long Island. Marshall will discuss some of America’s most intriguing country houses and their charmed interiors, which are filled with wonderful old objects and exude warmth, comfort, and familiarity. Among the homes he highlights in his book is Orient's own […]
Poquatuck Hall is a vital gathering place whose past and present reflect the interests, concerns, and business of the community. John Holzapfel’s lecture will focus on the history of the need, origin, and construction of Poquatuck Hall, as well as provide a visual story of the social, historical, and other important events that this essential local hub has hosted since […]
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, […]
SOLD OUT! We’re grateful for the response but sorry to disappoint anyone who missed out on attending. We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Besides cleaning and organizing the Red Barn to create and house what is now a new permanent multi-media exhibition, John & Joyce Holzapfel are especially noteworthy for their enthusiastic, ever-present […]
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 […]
We apologize for any inconvenience, but due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. Why do many people find words arranged in lines more challenging than the same ideas set out in prose? Jonathan Galassi, Chairman of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, will explore several examples that reveal the mystique and the magic—and fun—of poems. Jonathan is the […]
Mind-boggling. Mesmerizing. Confounding. For the fourth 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 OHS Summer Gala & Auction returns to 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 unique experiences, but note that you must buy a ticket and attend […]
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 […]
We're sorry, today's Mudflat performance has been cancelled due to a foreboding weather forecast. We apologize for any inconvenience and/or disappointment. 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'! […]
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 […]
Saturday, September 28th. Root, root, root for the home team! For the fourth 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. Interested in playing? Click here to sign up!
Wear your costume and come trick-or-treat in Orient! Village Lane will be closed to vehicle traffic for safety for the two hours of trick or treating. Candy stations will be most dense on Village Lane, but some participating houses will be lit up for trick or treating on Skippers and Oysterponds. Please park on Oysterponds Lane, Skippers Lane, Orchard Street, […]
The ever-popular Beach Plum Holiday Shop is open again this year. It’s in the Old Point Schoolhouse (1555 Village Lane, Orient) and there’s something for everyone… unique gifts, decorations, ornaments, traditional crafts, books, games, and OHS merchandise are just some of the fantastic items that are available for purchase. Sat. Nov. 30th - 12 noon to 4pm Sun., Nov. 31st […]
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 […]
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