Oysterponds Historical: ‘Magic of Amore’, 7.16th | History Hunt | ‘Our Town’ | Summer Benefit, 8.2nd ….

Family Night on the Schoolhouse Lawn:

The Incredible Magic of Amore

Free!

Wed. July 16th @ 6pm

Mind-boggling. Mesmerizing. Confounding. For the fifth year in a row, OHS presents the incredible magic of Amore! Join us on the OHS Schoolhouse lawn for an evening filled with fun for children of all ages.

Oysterponds Historical Society Presents:

“The Long Island History Hunt”

a FREE online scavenger hunt-style contest

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Register today to kick off your family summer of fun!

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The contest encourages participants to visit 12 historic sites across Long Island, from Brooklyn to Montauk—and Oysterponds Historical Society is one of those historic sites!

• Take part in a “selfie challenge” at each location and upload your photos to a website that tracks your progress.

• Visit all 12 historic sites for a chance to win $500 cash, enjoy a colonial luncheon experience with traditional foods cooked over an open hearth, and receive other merchandise goodies!

• To register, either scan the QR code below or go to the Long Island History Hunt website.

The contest started on July 1st and continues until September 20, 2025. Challenges are held outdoors and can be completed even when buildings are closed.

It’s the talk of our town!

Friday, July 18th @ 5:30pm

Poquatuck Hall (1160 Skippers Lane, Orient)

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OHS & Joey Merlo present a FREE screening of last year’s communal reading of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town.

Thankfully, last year’s wonderful communal reading of Thornton Wilder’s classic play Our Town was filmed and—whether you were there to enjoy it or not—on July 18th there’ll be an opportunity to experience it anew! Summer snacks and beverages will be served.

Please help us with our planning by sending in your RSVP here!

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About Our Town

Our Town, Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer and Tony award winning play in three-acts, has been described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written.” Wilder (1897-1975) is considered by many to be one of the most important American playwrights that has ever lived.

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Joey Merlo

Born on December 7th, 1987, Joey has produced critically-acclaimed plays, including On Set with Theda Bara and Midnight Coleslaw. He has been called “One of the most original and exciting voices writing for the New York stage at the moment.” (Theatermania). Recently, Joey co-produced We the People: A Forum on Working Class Artists in America at CUNY Hunter College. He treasured his tenure as William Steeple Davis Artist-in-Residence and how warmly he was welcomed into the Oysterponds community. www.joeymerlo.com 

Be sure to visit the new Village House Exhibitions!

• Orient’s Naturalist: Roy Latham’s Life & Journals
• Please Be Seated! Small Chairs in the OHS Collection
• Recent Acquisitions
• In the Family Eye: Landscapes by Freddie & Skip Wachsberger
• Byron McClintock: The East End Suite

Not to be missed is one of the highlights of OHS’s campus—the 19th century Red Barn, now home to a permanent multi-media exhibition that tells the fascinating story of the East End’s farming and fishing legacy.

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Click here for more info.

Schoolhouse Talk: “Roy Latham’s Unpublished Journals” Redux

Free!

Sat. July 19th @ 11am

For those of you who missed it, John Holzapfel reprises the talk he gave to a standing-room-only audience back on May 24th. A fascinating overview of the legendary naturalist’s writings, including his journal, field notes, correspondence, and more.

Sat. Aug. 2nd @ 5pm – Poquatuck Park, Orient

Enjoy delicious food (including a raw bar!), wine, and cocktails with family, friends, and neighbors in one of the East End’s most beautiful settings—under a grand tent in Poquatuck Park, overlooking Orient Harbor at sunset!

Click here for more info and to order tickets.