The  Griffin Giving Circles program is named after local schoolmaster, tavern keeper,
store owner, and Oysterponds diarist, Augustus Griffin (1767-1866).

The Griffin Giving Circles program is a unique membership initiative that supports needed investments in our collection, including OHS’s historical buildings and grounds, and our ongoing mission to bring the community together.

You can choose from five different giving levels (listed below), starting at $1,000. All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Thank you for your consideration of this important program!

Click here for an up-to-date listing of our current Griffin Giving Circles Members.

Scroll down to choose your giving level and make your donation.

2022 Griffin Giving Circle Levels

Members of the Griffin Giving Circles (GGC) will be recognized on the OHS website and will receive a preview of the 2022 season, include our signature events. All new GGC members will have their name(s) added to the Griffin Giving Walkway at the entrance of Poquatuck Park on a personalized brick and receive a branded OHS baseball cap.

Platinum Circle ($10,000)

>> Recognition as a 2022 Season Sponsor

>> Four tickets to the Summer Benefit, two tickets (4 meals) to the “Lunch (and Recess) at the Schoolhouse” picnic, and two tickets for Oysterponds Garden Tour

>> Exclusive invitation to the Griffin Giving Cocktail Party (Fall 2022)

>> Private Exhibition Tour with OHS curator William McNaught

>> Invitations to all exhibition opening receptions

Gold Circle ($7,500)

>> Two tickets to the Summer Gala and the Oysterponds Garden Tour and one ticket (2 meals) to the “Lunch (and Recess) at the Schoolhouse” picnic

>> Exclusive invitation to the Griffin Giving Cocktail Party (Fall 2022)

>> Private Exhibition Tour with OHS curator William McNaught for a group of up to four

>> Invitations to all exhibition opening receptions

Silver Circle ($5,000)

>> Two tickets to the Summer Gala and one ticket (2 meals) to the “Lunch (and Recess) at the Schoolhouse” picnic

>> Exclusive invitation to the Griffin Giving Cocktail Party (Fall 2022)

>> Private Exhibition Tour with OHS curator William McNaught for a group of up to four

>> Invitations to all exhibition opening receptions

Bronze Circle ($2,500)

>> Two tickets to the Summer Gala

>> Exclusive invitation to the Griffin Giving Cocktail Party (Fall 2022)

>> Invitations to all exhibition opening receptions

Friend Circle ($1,000)

>> One ticket to the Oysterponds Garden Tour OR one ticket (2 meals) to the “Lunch (and Recess) at the Schoolhouse” picnic

>> Exclusive invitation to the Griffin Giving Cocktail Party (Fall 2022)

>> Invitations to all exhibition opening receptions

If you prefer, you may send a check to:  Oysterponds Historical Society, PO Box 70, Orient, NY 11957.

For information on how to donate stocks or securities or for more information about the Griffin Giving Circle program, please call the OHS office at 631-323-2480.

>>  Choose your giving level and make your donation here  <<

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Please note:  GGC memberships run annually from the date of your contribution.
The majority of your GGC membership subscription is tax deductible; the final amount
of your tax deduction will be sent to you before the end of 2022.