Oyster Bay Historical Society

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Notice : the earle-wightman house is unavailable for tours until the snow is cleared

In the current conditions, we are unable to safely get into the Earle-Wightman house. Thank you for your patience as we wait until we can get the snow cleared.

We are open for other inquires and services in the meantime.

New Date For hood a.m.e. zion church lecture

This event has been reinstated for this Sunday, March 8th. See 'Events' for more details.

A letter from the executive director

Welcome, and Happy New Year!

As we look forward to a promising and productive year, I would like to thank everyone who helped with most of our events in 2025, making it an enjoyable and unforgettable year. In 2026, we are expecting to see new lectures, exhibitions, and events to help us kick off the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution season.

Please review our passbook collaboration with Suffolk County, who's putting together an effort for attending colonial programs, events, and activities throughout Long Island. There will be upcoming programs throughout the year listed not only on our website but also on additional platforms and social media websites.

Thank you for your support, through memberships and other connections, and we look forward to all community engagement and networking opportunities.

-Dr. Denice Evans-Sheppard

The Earle-Wightman House

The Earle-Wightman House at 20 Summit Street is owned by the Town of Oyster Bay and was operated by the Oyster Bay Historical Society as its headquarters before the opening of the Angela Koenig Research and Collection Center in February 2011.

The house is now open to the general public for viewing of its Colonial Room, Minister's Parlor, 1940's Kitchen, and Windfall Gift Shop. Beginning in November 2016, a gallery of rotating exhibitions on Oyster Bay's social and cultural history completed the first floor's rehabilitation.

Click here to visit online...

The Angela Koenig Center

Visit our exhibition space and see what's on display

The history of Oyster Bay is preserved in a state-of-the-art repository which holds a diverse collection relating to the community's military, maritime, political, and religious activities.

who we are

The Oyster Bay Historical Society is comprised of our staff and volunteers, as well as our Board of Directors.

Our staff members are :
Dr. Denice Evans-Sheppard - Executive Director
Miles Bretherton - Administrative Assistant
Thom Hoffman - Archivist

Quick links

Mohlenhoff Fund

Go to Collections

Donating to Collections

Oyster Bay Postcards

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