Oyster Bay Historical Society

Earle-Wightman House and Angela Koenig Center
20 Summit Street, PO Box 297
Oyster Bay NY 11771
516-922-5032

Frank Leone, President
Philip Blocklyn, Executive Director
obhsdirector@optonline.net
Nicole Menchise, Librarian and Archivist
obhslibrary@optonline.net

Open to the Public
Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m - 2 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Monday
or by appointment

Researchers: Please make arrangements in advance by calling the Society at 516-922-5032 or by email

Advocates for Historic Preservation and Education

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2013 Awards Reception Tuesday, July 9
6:00 to 8:00 pm
at the Woodlands.

Cast your vote for this year's top advocates.

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Quick links

Connecting to New York's Collections

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The Oyster Bay Historical Society is a project partner with Greater Hudson Heritage Network, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and 19 other heritage organizations and libraries in promoting preservation training in connection with the collection types identified as "at risk" in New York State: books and paper; photographic collections; digital materials; and historic objects. For information on upcoming webinars, web-based "how-to" video tutorials, the circuit rider mentoring program, and other resources, visit C2CNYS.org

Press Release: Connecting to New York's Collections

The First Sunday of Each Month
June 2, July 7, August 4, and September 1

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Come enjoy all that Oyster Bay has to offer, have brunch at one of our many restaurants, then stroll the streets where local artists will be displaying their work. Our art and artisan galleries, antique shops, and consignment stores all will be open for a fun day filled with art, culture, history and great food!

The Oyster Bay Historical Society’s exhibition gallery and museum shop will be open from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm for these special Sundays.

In Partnership with Sagamore Hill National Historic Site...

Now on view at the Koenig Center
March 8 through June 2, 2013

Special thanks to:
Xiomaro, exhibition curator
Tom Ross, Superintendent, Sagamore Hill National Historc Site
Nicole Menchise and Jacque Blocklyn, not out of the box.org
and the staff of the Oyster Bay Historical Society

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The Earle-Wightman House

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The Earle-Wightman House at 20 Summit Street is owned by the Town of Oyster Bay and operated by the Oyster Bay Historical Society as its administrative headquarters, education center, and museum. The Society, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1960 with the singular purpose of preserving the history of the Oyster Bay community.

To visit online...

The Angela Koenig Center
Visit our exhibition space

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Upcoming events...




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