Upcoming Events
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“One Community’s Progress: The Great Migration from the Eastern Shore of Virginia to Oyster Bay, New York”
Saturday, April 28, 3:00 pm The focus of today’s presentation is the donation of historical documents to the OBH society. These papers, awards, and photographs highlight 65 years of Mary Marshall’s preserving the history of these African American families, participating in the 20th century life of Oyster Bay. Mary’s Collection chronicles these families leaving the Jim Crow South, and eventually working for, and later with, some of the civic and political leaders of that era, regardless of social status, ethnic origins, economic disparities, or religious affiliations. About Our Speaker: Monet Jackson-Rothenberg, of Oneonta, NY, is the granddaughter of Mary Tankard Marshall. She meticulously assembled and prepared her grandmother’s preserved records, photos, and newspaper clippings dating between 1918-1988, which were generously donated to the historical society in early April. It is her hope that others will study this microcosm of the forces behind the Great Migration of African Americans from this particular part of the South to the particular place in North America. |
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Walking Tour of Oyster Bay
Led by Town Historian John Hammond Sunday April 29 at 2:00pm Dates for future walking tours to be announced soon! $20/person, $5/children 12-17, free under 12 Advanced registration preferred. Our walking tours are back! Join Oyster Bay Town Historian, John Hammond, on a foot tour around Oyster Bay, featuring the historical sites along East and West Main Street, Audrey Avenue, and South Street in the heart of the hamlet. Interaction among members of the tour always welcome. Leisurely weekend pace. The tour will begin at 2:00 pm. Registration is $20 per person, $5 for ages 12-17, free for children under 12. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early to check in and pay prior to the tour. For more details, or to make a reservation, contact the Society at 516-922-5032 or email obhsdirector@optonline.net. |
Learning the necessary
steps to research your family lineage through Ancestry.com.
The "SEEKERS", a historical research group will show the necessary steps of conducting and documenting various sources for future historical preservation. Learning how to trace your ancestral lineage through wills, deeds and quilts.
The Angela Koenig Gallery
March 31, 2018 3pm-5pm.
Free admission for members. non members $5.00
steps to research your family lineage through Ancestry.com.
The "SEEKERS", a historical research group will show the necessary steps of conducting and documenting various sources for future historical preservation. Learning how to trace your ancestral lineage through wills, deeds and quilts.
The Angela Koenig Gallery
March 31, 2018 3pm-5pm.
Free admission for members. non members $5.00
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Saturday, March 24, 2018, 1:00-3:00 pm, Angela Koenig Center at the Oyster Bay Historical Society
Join us this Saturday for an informative discussion on "Invisible People of Color: Whaling Captains & Crews" Our guest speaker, Sandi Brewster-Walker, will discuss the genealogical and historical research she undertook to learn about these individuals, who hunted whales during the peak years of the thriving industry (1840-1860). Along with being a historian, author, and businesswoman, Sandi also served as the Deputy Director of the Office of Communications in the United States Department of Agriculture under the Clinton Administration. Price for admission is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Non-members are welcome to sign up for membership prior to the program. Advance registration is kindly requested. We look forward to seeing you there. |
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Saturday, February 24th, 2018, 3:00-5:00 pm
On February 24th, 2018 at 3:00 pm, the Oyster Bay Historical Society will host in the Angela Koenig Center gallery three authors for an honest and open conversation regarding our Town’s soldiers who served in the Civil War and the obstacles and adversities they had faced upon their return home. Book signing and refreshments will immediately follow. The program is $5.00 for current members of the Oyster Bay Historical Society and $10.00 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. To register, please call 516-922-5032 or email obhsdirector@optonline.net. ABOUT THE FEATURED AUTHORS Bill Bleyer: For thirty-three years, Bill Bleyer worked as a prize-winning staff writer for Newsday before retiring in 2014. He is the author of Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt's Summer White House and co-author of Long Island and the Civil War, both published by the History Press. John Hammond: John E. Hammond is the official historian of the town of Oyster Bay, where his ancestors settled in 1653. Using images from the author's own collection, as well as from the Oyster Bay Historical Society, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, and private collections, Oyster Bay chronicles the history of the hamlet in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Francis Carl, Jr.: Francis S. Carl is the great-great grandson of David Carll of Oyster Bay. Francis has been on a mission to research his great-great grandfather who served in the 26th United States Colored Troop Regiment from New York. Francis and his cousin, Denice Sheppard had recently co-authored, "Footsteps of A Forgotten Soldier," The Life and Times of David Carll. |
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Saturday, February 10th, 2018, 3:00-5:00 pm
Please join us for a delightful concert of song and praise at the A.M.E. Hood Zion Church on Saturday, February 10th, 2018, at 3:00 pm, with Gospera featuring June Townes. The event, sponsored by the Oyster Bay Historical Society and Hood A.M.E Zion church and is free for current members of the Oyster Bay Historical Society and a $10.00 cover charge for non-members. Advanced registration is required. To register, please call 516-922-5032 or email obhsdirector@optonline.net. About the Artist June E. Townes & Gospera is a music ministry dedicated to spreading the Christian gospel through song and the preservation of African American spirituals, hymns and the sacred anthems of the church. This small ensemble of talented singers lead by Ms. June E. Townes is a unique performance ministry that not only touches the soul and feeds the spirit but also educates the mind. |
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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 obhsdirector@optonline.net or call 516-922-5032 No RSVP is required |
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On Saturday, December 16th, at 12:00 pm, join us in the Angela Koenig Center to view our current exhibition "Conservation from Here" and meet the artist, Joseph Rossano.
This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. Light refreshments will be served. Conservation from Here will be up until May 2018 Please join us for a special night of holiday celebration. Starting at 4 pm, there will be a concert of Christmas songs and hymns at the A.M.E Zion Church. Immediately following the program, please proceed to the Oyster Bay Historical Society for our holiday gathering. The event is free and open to the public. We look forward to celebrating with all of you. For more information, please call 516-522-5032 |
Last Walking Tour of Oyster Bay
Led by Howard Ehrlich of the Theodore Roosevelt Assn
Saturday, October 7, beginning at 2:00 pm
$20 per person, $5 for ages 12-17
Advance registration required
Join Howard Ehrlich of the Theodore Roosevelt Association on a foot tour of Oyster Bay, featuring the historical sites along East and West Main Street, Audrey Avenue, and South Street in the heart of the hamlet. Interaction among members of the tour always welcome. Leisurely weekend pace. Special emphasis on the enduring presence of Theodore Roosevelt through downtown Oyster Bay. For more details, or to make a reservation, contact the Society at 516-922-5032 or email obhsdirector@optonline.net
