Oysterponds Historical Society Archives

08.22.2025 News

North Fork naturalist Latham is celebrated in Orient

Tucked into two small, second-floor rooms at the Oysterponds Historical Society in Orient is the story of one extraordinary man, Roy Latham, and his lifelong passion for nature. The...

05.28.2024 Community

Oysterponds Historical Society unveils 2024 Village House exhibitions

Oysterponds Historical Society’s mission to collect, preserve and share the history of Orient and East Marion is crystal clear to executive director Alison Ventura. “I think people think of...

05.06.2024 Community

Poquatuck Hall celebrates 150 years as Orient’s ‘living room’ and arts center

On a Saturday night last month, North Forkers crammed into Poquatuck Hall for its famed annual community sing-along: the Anne MacKay Song Swap. For a couple hours, the sounds...

09.29.2023 News

Local historian dives into ‘the sauce’ with latest book

Southold Town historian Amy Folk was immediately immersed in Samuel Boerum’s story when she came across his codebook almost eight years ago while working at Oysterponds Historical Society. “Samuel...

07.28.2023 News

Oysterponds Historical Society receives grant for augmented reality exhibit

Oysterponds Historical Society patrons will soon be transported to the past, thanks to a $125,000 “Digital Tapestry” grant the organization received last month. Every dollar from the grant, given...

03.27.2023 Community

Oysterponds Historical Society begins planning Vail House expansion

Amy Folk’s tiny office at Oysterponds Historical Society is a treasure trove of Orient and East Marion history. Every square inch of shelf space is packed, and navigating the...

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