Oysterponds Historical Society

Village House exhibitions remain open until October 26th
2025-09-19 14:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | Oysterponds Historical Society, 1555 Village Lane, Orient, NY, 11957, United States
Exhibitions in Village House will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays until Otober 26th.
Saturdays: 2-5pm
Sundays: 2-5pm

Pictured: Two portraits that are part of the “Recent Acquisitions” exhibition in Village House. The sisters portrayed are Elizabeth Brown Dyer Tuthill (1815-1870) and Laura Lavinia Dyer Holmes (1802-1883). They were painted in 1842 by W.G. Brown, Jr., a young English artist, shortly after he arrived in New York.

Please note that staff may be available Monday thru Thursday to open the doors and give tours. If interested, please call the office at 631-323-2480 for more information.

Admission for non-Member Adults is $10, which grants same-day access to all buildings. For OHS Members & Children, admission to our buildings and exhibitions is free.

North Fork Art & Artists Exhibition & Sale
2025-09-27 11:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Old Point Schoolhouse, 1555 Village Lane, Orient, NY, 11957, United States
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 Marion and Orient communitieshave long been home to artists who have been inspired, rejuvenated, and motivated by the North Fork’s sky, farmland, and bays.
The exhibition will be held at the Old Point Schoolhouse (1555 Village Lane, Orient) and 75% of the purchase price will go to the artist and 25% will represent a contribution to OHS.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Schoolhouse!

Saturday, September 27th, 11am to 5pm
Sunday, September 28th, 11am to 5pm.

OHS Annual Meeting
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Poquatuck Hall, 1160 Skippers Ln., Orient, NY, 11957, United States
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

Book Event for former Congressman Steve Israel's "The Einstein Conspiracy"
2025-11-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Floyd Memorial Library, 539 1st Street, Greenport, NY, 11944, United States
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 here on the North Fork, where Einstein lived in 1939, and immerses readers in a shadowy America where Nazism festers close to home and appearances can prove deadly.
The conversation will be moderated by Darren St. George, the Executive Director of the Southold Historical Museum and Amy Folk, Archivist and Curator for the Southold Historical Society and Oysterponds Historical Society Collections Manager.
Copies of The Einstein Conspiracy will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Burton’s Books.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required here.

Saturday, November 22 @ 3:00 pm
Kick off the event early with us at 2:30 PM for a free author reception that includes hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments, and a meet & greet with Congressman Israel.
Floyd Memorial Library, 539 1st St, Greenport, NY

This event is made possible thanks to a dedicated (and entirely bipartisan) Host Committee: Southold Historical Society; Oysterponds Historical Society; Hon. Edward Romaine; Hon. Al Krupski; Hon. Kevin Steusi; Hon. Steve Bellone; Rob Calarco; Dave Calone; Nasrallah and Marilyn Misk; Ron Rothman; Alison Ventura; and Kathryn Casey Quigley.

Beach Plum Holiday Shop
2025-11-29 12:00 - 2025-12-20 17:00 | Old Point Schoolhouse, 1555 Village Lane, Orient, NY, 11957, United States
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 of the North Fork hamlets of Orient and East Marion.
Hours of operation:
Fri. Dec. 12th – 10am to 2pm
Sat. Dec., 13th – 12 noon to 4pm
Sun. Dec. 14th – 12 noon to 4pm
Thu. Dec. 18th – 10am to 2pm
Fri. Dec. 19th – 10am to 2pm
Sat. Dec. 20th – 2 to 4pm

OHS Holiday Social
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Village House Patio, 1555 Village Lane, Orient, 11957, United States
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.
