Bermingham Elementary Time CapsuleOn Saturday, September 22nd we welcome retired teacher, Richard Siegelman as he takes us back to 1963 to view the contents of a time capsule buried by the Bermingham Elementary School class of '63. You're invited to join us from 1-3 PM as he shares the letters, drawings, and photos of students who pondered what life would be like in the year 2000.
We invite previous students from the Bermingham Elementary school to attend and view their work and share with us their thoughts on what they believe it would be like in the year 2000 and if any of their thoughts have become reality. The program is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. |
Come Walk Through History...
John Hammond, Oyster Bay Town Historian and published author is scheduled to host a historic walk throughout the hamlet of Oyster Bay. DATE: September 23rd & September 30th, 2018 TIME: 2:00 PM TICKETS: $20 per adult and $5 per youth 12-17 The tour will begin promptly at 2:00 PM from the Earle-Wightman Historic House. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. For more details, or to make a reservation, contact the Society at (516) 922-5032 or e-mail us at [email protected]. |
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Closing Ceremony"In the Eyes of the Beholder: The Connection Between Art, Nature, and Community"
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Join us on Thursday, September 20th from 5 - 7 PM at the Angela Koenig Center to say farewell to this well-received exhibit of the various areas in and around Oyster Bay.
On view from June to October 2018, the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s new exhibition, “In the Eyes of the Beholder: The Connection Between Art, Nature, and Community", is the fruition of a collaborative partnership between the Society and Adelphi University’s Bridges to Adelphi program. The paintings, drawings, and photographs on display were created by this talented group of students inspired through their own interpretations of the natural sites within the Town of Oyster Bay. The exhibition will also feature special selections from the archives to complement the artwork, merging together both the past and present alternate views on how nature is perceived and viewed through many eyes.
About Bridges to Adelphi Bridges to Adelphi, located on Adelphi University’s campus in Garden City, NY, enables students who are on the autism spectrum or have nonverbal learning disabilities make a smooth transition to university and postgraduate life. The program offers individual and group academic, social, and vocational support services. |
The Diary of Mary Cooper 1768 - 73
Account Books of Marmaduke Earle Private Journal of Charles Wightman. Personal documents play an important role in how historians learn about the past. Through personal accounts such as diaries, account books, and correspondence, we gain greater insight into the day-to-day lives of ordinary people. In Read between the Lines, we utilize specific first-hand documents written by three housekeepers who once lived in Oyster Bay. The exhibition presents primary texts from Mary Cooper’s late-colonial diary (1768-1773), Marmaduke Earle’s school-house account books (1802-1844), and Charles Wightman’s private journal (1883-1884). |
Did you know Ed Norton, The Simpsons and Gracie Allen are all connected to Oyster Bay?
Come find out about these interesting local history facts and more at our unique trivia challenge. Bring your own foursome Trivia Team or just come on your own and watch the fun! We will also take this opportunity to formally welcome our new Executive Director, Denice Evans-Sheppard, to the Oyster Bay Historical Society TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018 7-10 p.m. Italian-American Citizen’s Club 48 Summit St., Oyster Bay Free Admission, Good Company and Refreshments, with Cash Bar For any questions, please email [email protected] or call 516-922-5032 No RSVP is required |