The  Griffin Giving Circles program is named after local schoolmaster, tavern keeper, store owner,
and Oysterponds diarist, Augustus Griffin (1767-1866), who lived on Village Lane. He was a descendant
of Jasper Griffin of England, one of the North Fork’s first settlers and, thus, symbolizes OHS’s
connection and commitment to the breadth and depth of the Oysterponds community’s history.

Click here for an up-to-date listing of 2021’s Griffin Giving Circles Members.

By participating in the Griffin Giving Circles program and by making a contribution (which is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law), you will help fortify OHS’s financial health and position us to continue, and even expand, our activities for the East Marion and Orient communities.

In 2020 the Founding Members of the Griffin Giving Circles Program—in the midst of a pandemic—answered the call and exhibited tremendous generosity and exemplary community spirit. Click here for more information about the Founding Members.

Choose your giving level and make your donation HERE  –  a donation form will open in a new window.  The five circles or giving levels are…

Platinum Circle $10,000

($9,200 is apportioned to the Annual Fund and is tax-deductible)

• »» Private Campus/Collections Tour
• »» Griffin Member Cocktail Party (Oct.)
• »» A Moveable Feast – Picnic in Poquatuck Park – July 17^th (6 admissions)
• »» Private Adsworthy Garden Tour with Charles Dean – Date TBD (2 admissions)
• »» Copy of In the Garden with Charles by Skip Wachsberger
• »» Special Griffin Member evening reception for two exhibition openings – May 28^th & August 27^th (2 admissions)
• »» Patron Membership

Gold Circle $7,500

($6,820 is apportioned to the Annual Fund and is tax-deductible)

• »» Griffin Member Cocktail Party (Oct.)
• »» A Moveable Feast – Picnic in Poquatuck Park – July 17^th (4 admissions)
• »» Private Adsworthy Garden Tour with Charles Dean – Date TBD (2 admissions)
• »» Special Griffin Member evening reception for two exhibition openings – May 28^th & August 27^th (2 admissions)
• »» Patron Membership

Silver Circle $5,000

($4,400 is apportioned to the Annual Fund and is tax-deductible)

• »» Griffin Member Cocktail Party (Oct.)
• »» A Moveable Feast – Picnic in Poquatuck Park – July 17^th (2 admissions)
• »» Private Adsworthy Garden Tour with Charles Dean – Date TBD (2 admissions)
• »» Special Griffin Member evening reception for two exhibition openings – May 28^th & August 27^th (2 admissions)
• »» Patron Membership

Bronze Circle $2,500

($1,900 is apportioned to the Annual Fund and is tax-deductible)

• »» Griffin Member Cocktail Party (Oct.)
• »» A Moveable Feast – Picnic in Poquatuck Park – July 17^th (2 admissions)
• »» Special Griffin Member evening reception for two exhibition openings – May 28^th & August 27^th (2 admissions)
• »» Patron Membership

Friend Circle $1,000

($480 is apportioned to the Annual Fund and is tax-deductible)

• »» Griffin Member Cocktail Party (Oct.)
• »» Special Griffin Member evening reception for two exhibition openings – May 28^th & August 27^th (2 admissions)
• »» Patron Membership

Choose your giving level and make your donation HERE  –  a donation form will open in a new window.

As always, if you would 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, please call the OHS office at 631-323-2480.

Planned gifts help OHS remain a vibrant community asset for generations to come. There are many flexible ways to provide a lasting legacy by including us in your will or other estate plans. We encourage you to consult with your financial advisor and/or legal counsel for more information to make a planned gift.

Learn more about the Griffin Giving Circles program now by contacting Executive Director Sarah M. Sands at 631-323-2480 or sarah.sands@ohsny.org.