Oysterponds Historical Society

Revolutionary War Encampment & Living History Day
2026-06-13 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Poquatuck Park, Village Lane, Orient, NY, 11957, United States

Sincerely, Oysterponds: The History of Orient & East Marion in Letters & Diaries
2026-07-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Poquatuck Hall, 1160 Skippers Ln., Orient, NY, 11957, United States
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.

Heritage Day: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
2026-07-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Old Point School House Lawn, 1555 Village Lane, Orient, NY, 11957, United States
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 which hot dogs, sweets, kids’ games, and live music.

Sarah Olmstead & Catherine Craig-Chaudhuri, Co-Chairs

The history of Heritage Day: Local schoolmaster, tavern keeper, store owner, diarist, and Oysterponds native-son Augustus Griffin (1767-1866) began a tradition of the reading of the Declaration of Independence every July 4th. Many years later, that simple ceremony has grown into Heritage Day—an annual opportunity to fully acknowledge the innumerable generations of Oysterponders who came before us—starting with those who first settled the East End over 10,000 years ago.

Oysterponds Historical Society celebrates all of Oysterponds history—the people and the lives they lived and the artifacts and stories that have been handed down to us in the 21st century.

The Mudflats - Live on the Old Point Schoolhouse Lawn
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
July 15th. FREE! 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’!

Bring a blanket or a lawnchair, bug spray, a picnic, and a bottle of your favorite beverage!

OHS's 2026 Summer Benefit
2026-08-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Poquatuck Park, Village Lane, Orient, NY, 11957, United States
August 1st. The OHS Summer Gala & Auction returns to one of the East End’s most beautiful settings—Poquatuck Park, overlooking Orient Harbor at sunset.
Proceeds from the Summer Benefit & Auction are a critical component of OHS’s annual operating budget. Your generous support helps OHS fulfill its mission of bringing people together to share and celebrate the unique history and culture of Orient and East Marion. Thank you!
