Upcoming OHS Events

Barbara Bloom: The Weather

Exhibition opening on Saturday, June 6th @ 11am

Barbara Bloom: The Weather

Opening on Saturday, June 6th @ 11am

Old Point Schoolhouse, 1555 Village Lane, Orient

Fridays 2pm to 5pm, Saturdays 11am to 5pm, and Sundays 2pm to 5pm

For her exhibition The Weather, renowned artist Barbara Bloom has utilized seascape paintings from the OHS collection, accompanied by gray-green-blue carpets with raised-dot patterns forming Braille texts, each with a different literary description of the weather.

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Click here to learn more.

The Barbara Bloom Exhibition is made possible in part through the generous support of DG Carpentry of Long Island. Their dedication to the local community makes this event possible, and we extend our sincere gratitude for their support.

Webb House Tavern Night

Friday, June 12th @ 6:00 pm – Webb House at Poquatuck Park, Orient

Set at the historic Webb House in Poquatuck Park, this community gathering will feature live music, tavern-style food, and drink.

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Don’t wait until the last minute! Buy your tickets here!

Revolutionary War Encampment & Living History Day

Saturday, June 13th @ 11am – Poquatuck Park, Village Lane, Orient

A centerpiece of OHS’s year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth will be a presentation of a historically-accurate Revolutionary War encampment in Poquatuck Park by the New York 3rd Regiment. The event will be open to the public, family-friendly, and free.

This program emphasizes daily life of Revolutionary War soldiers and civilians; the importance of Long Island Sound and maritime movement during the war; the specific role of Oysterponds and the North Fork in early Revolutionary War activity; traditional trades and skills that were essential in the 18th century.

This event is made possible in part through the generous support of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.

Sincerely, Oysterponds:

The History of Orient & East Marion in Letters & Diaries

Friday, July 3rd @ 7pm – Poquatuck Hall, 1160 Skippers Ln, Orient

Come hear the story of Oysterponds, as told by those who lived it, taken from the nearly 400 years of letters, diaries, poems, and writings that are now a vital part of OHS’s archives.

As part of OHS’s year-long commemoration of the U.S.’s birth as a nation, Sincerely, Oysterponds will be a FREE community reading featuring Steve Rabinowitz, Chris Wedge, Jennifer Babtist, Billy Hands, Sharon Maguire, Alex McIntosh, and Sophia Schiff, along with some special guests.

It promises to be an evening of discovery, community, and connection that tells the very human story of Oysterponds as only its own people could tell it.

All are welcome. Note that although admission is free, seating is limited. We encourage advance registration and arriving at the event at least 15 minutes before its start. Please register here.

Mark your calendar for the OHS Summer Benefit & Auction!

Saturday, August 1st @ 5pm – Poquatuck Park, Village Lane, Orient

The OHS Summer Benefit & Auction returns to one of the East End’s most beautiful settings—

Poquatuck Park, overlooking Orient Harbor at sunset.

Click here to buy your ticket(s).