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Mission: Oysterponds Historical Society (OHS) brings people together to share and celebrate the unique history and culture of the North Fork hamlets of Orient and East Marion. By presenting shared experiences from the past, we connect our rich heritage to the present and pass it on to future generations.
History: OHS was founded in 1944 to preserve the historical significance of the East End hamlets of Orient and East Marion. Founding members were concerned about the gradual disappearance of artifacts, documents, family records, tools, art, and other surviving evidence of the maritime, agricultural, cultural, and religious life of the early residents of this area. With the support of its members, OHS maintains seven historically significant buildings; cares for 8½ acres of grounds; delivers myriad compelling exhibitions, programs, lectures, children’s programming, and other activities; and actively manages a collection of over 60,000 items, dating from pre-Colonial times all the way to the present.
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