Oysterponds Historical Society: Summer Benefit, Aug 1st / Tickets + Two Silent & Two Live Auction Peaks

Memorable events take careful, advance planning.

You can help us make this Summer Benefit a terrific one by ordering your tickets today. Thank you!

Please join us this coming Saturday, August 1st @ 5pm

Poquatuck Park, Village Lane, Orient

Enjoy cocktails, wine, elegant passed appetizers from Grace & Grit, oysters on the half-shell courtesy of the Oysterponds Shellfish Co., and live music by Dinny Keg in one of the East End’s most beautiful settings—Poquatuck Park, overlooking Orient Harbor at sunset.

Plus, there’ll be exciting live and silent auctions where you can bid on unique experiences and one-of-a-kind items (see below!).

Two SILENT Auction Sneak-Peaks!

The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas

Discover the legendary chic of The Ocean Club, a premier Bahamas luxury resort, attracting celebrities and discerning travelers alike. Set along a 5-mile white-sand beach on Paradise Island, this secluded oasis is surrounded by 35 acres of Versailles-inspired gardens.

Includes 3-Night Stay in an Ocean View King Room; Daily Breakfast for Two at DUNE by Jean-Georges or In-Room Dining; Roundtrip Airport Transportation for Two Guests; Welcome Amenity.

Valid until October 31, 2027 excluding holidays and festive season. Black-out dates apply.

4-HOUR FISHING TRIP with Michael Ventura

…plus an Angel’s Country Store Gift Card

Head out for a 4-hour Orient Fishing Charter with Michael Ventura aboard his 32-foot Eduardono Panga. Depending on the weather, you’ll fish the waters of Plum Gut, The Race, Gardiners Bay or Peconic Bay in search of Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Fluke, Black Sea Bass, and Porgies. He’ll share a few hot-spots and techniques that have a good chance of leading to a full cooler. This trip is for 2-3 people and includes snacks and drinks.

Before you head out, use the $25 gift card for Angel’s Country Store in East Marion and bring a couple of delectable sandwiches onboard!

Two LIVE Auction Sneak-Peeks!

A Luxurious 7-Day Cruise for Two on Holland America Line!

The winning bidder gets to choose an Alaska, Caribbean, Mexico, or Canada/New England cruise for two in an ocean view stateroom.

Holland America Line has been exploring the world for more than 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service, and genuine connections to the destinations. Their 11 ships feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion. Guests enjoy the best entertainment at sea and dining venues featuring dishes by world-famous chefs.

Plus, the winning bidder’s cruise certificate does not expire!

“Harpooner” by Eric Fischl

Signed, Numbered & Framed Limited-Edition Digital Painting, 18/50

Generously donated by the artist who—along with his wife, artist April Gornik—have been great friends and supporters of OHS.

Eric Fischl (b. 1948) graduated from the California Institute of Arts in 1972, taught at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design from 1974–78, and had his first solo show at Dalhousie Art Gallery in 1975 before moving to New York City in 1978.

Fischl’s paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints have been the subject of numerous solo and major group exhibitions and his work is represented in many museums, as well as prestigious private and corporate collections, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Whitney Museum of American Art, MOMA in NYC, The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, Musée Beaubourg in Paris, and many others.

He lives and works in Sag Harbor, NY with his wife, the painter April Gornik.

But don’t worry—the silent auction on August 1st will still feature one-of-a-kind objects and dozens of unique experiences to bid on—as you can see from the above!

OHS’s 2026 Summer Benefit & Auction is made possible in part through the generous support of the following sponsors.

We extend our sincere gratitude for their support and their dedication to the local community!