WWII Roundtable Discussion & Exhibit

Oyster Bay Goes to War

In Honor of our brave Service men and women — past and present — and in commemoration of D-Day, the Oyster Bay Historical Society will present Oyster Bay Goes to War: a roundtable discussion at the Oyster Bay Community Center on Church Street in conjunction with the opening of a remarkable new exhibition at the Earle-Wightman House, 20 Summit Street, on Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 pm

Both events will include interviews with WWI Veterans who call Oyster Bay their Home Town. Participating in the roundtable discussion will be Nick DiSantos, who was with the Eighth Air Force; Paul Noonan who was with Patton’s Third Army; and former Centre Island Mayor James Mooney who will be sharing his experiences in the Air Force in the Pacific War. Donald Gromisch, an expert on WWII will be presenting the big picture of the war itself, while the WWII veterans will be telling of their own personal experiences in the war, said Oyster Bay Historical Society Director Tom Kuehhas. There are several other veterans who may be contributing to the program that day, he added.

The exhibit will be filled with dramatic and nostalgic photographs of those challenging times, and will make you proud to be a citizen of Oyster Bay. This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for those who have served our Great Country.

Refreshments will be served at the exhibit opening reception at Earle-Wightman House. The cost is $20 for Members and $25 otherwise. Proceeds benefit the OBHS Building Fund and will be matched by the Dolan Family Foundation.

To reserve by mail, please make your check payable to Oyster Bay Historical Society and mail before 6/22 to PO Box 297, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. After 6/22, please pay online with your major charge card or PayPal*. Questions: Call 516-922-5022.

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Please bring these items to the Exhibit to be sent to our men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq
Baby wipes Baggies (all sizes) Bars of soap (small individual bars are excellent) Body and foot Powder (Bonds brand suggested) Crossword puzzle books, etc. Dental Floss Disposable razors Envelopes Games (playing cards, small board games, checkers, etc.) Greeting Cards with envelopes Hand and body lotion (small bottles) Magazines	Paperback books Pens Shampoo and conditioner (small bottles are the best) Shaving Cream Snack foods (cookies, candy (no chocolates), peanuts. etc.) Socks, white crew type Sun Screen Tissues Tooth brushes Toothpaste T-shirts (white) Writing paper
Cash contributions will also be appreciated and will be used to purchase above items.

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*MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express payments to the Oyster Bay Historical Society are processed through PayPal to OBHS advisor Louis J. Bruno and do not require a PayPal account.

WWII Era Canteen Dance

Come Cut A Rug At Our WWII Era Canteen Dinner Dance!

To kick-off its 3-part series of events commemorating the 65th Anniversary of D-Day and honoring our brave Service men and women -- past and present -- the Oyster Bay Historical Society will sponsor Oyster Bay Goes to War!, a World War II era canteen dance on Saturday June 6, 2009 from 6:00-11:00 pm at the East Woods School, 31 Yellow Cote Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

Bob Merrill and his GI Jive SwingCats will have you jiving to the music of WWII -- all the great sounds of the '40s that brought joy and comfort to our Boys & Girls at the USO Canteens.

And speaking of "comfort," you'll feast on all the wonderful "comfort foods" popular then and now, accompanied by wine, beer and pop! Plus, live entertainment throughout the evening, including Joel Fairman, Deborah Held, Bob Lindsay, Rosemary Miller, Shekinah MacMillan, John Schwartzberg, Bill Sheeline, and the Chorus of the Long Island Harmonizers! Not to mention "Jitterbug" lessons!

WWII Dress is encouraged!

Canteen Dance Reservations. Hurry Limited Seating!
Level of Support	Amount	Level of Support	Amount
"Rosie the Riveter"	$75	"Air Raid Warden"	$100
"Plane Spotter"	$125	"GI Joe"	$150
Tables of 10 also available. Call 516-922-5032.

Proceeds benefit the OBHS Building Fund and will be matched by the Dolan Family Foundation.

To reserve by mail, please make your check payable to Oyster Bay Historical Society and mail before 5/29 to PO Box 297, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. After 5/29, please pay online with your major charge card or PayPal*. Questions: Call 516-922-5022.

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Please bring these items to the Canteen Dance to be sent to our men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq
Baby wipes Baggies (all sizes) Bars of soap (small individual bars are excellent) Body and foot Powder (Bonds brand suggested) Crossword puzzle books, etc. Dental Floss Disposable razors Envelopes Games (playing cards, small board games, checkers, etc.) Greeting Cards with envelopes Hand and body lotion (small bottles) Magazines	Paperback books Pens Shampoo and conditioner (small bottles are the best) Shaving Cream Snack foods (cookies, candy (no chocolates), peanuts. etc.) Socks, white crew type Sun Screen Tissues Tooth brushes Toothpaste T-shirts (white) Writing paper
Cash contributions will also be appreciated and will be used to purchase above items.

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*MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express payments to the Oyster Bay Historical Society are processed through PayPal to OBHS advisor Louis J. Bruno and do not require a PayPal account.

Winter Exhibit: The Love Letters of Luis and Jane Bush Francke

The Winter exhibit of the Oyster Bay Historical Society opens Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Society's Earle-Wightman House Museum and continues thru Sunday, April 26, 2009. The exhibit, called Dearest Jane ... Love L: Jane Bush and her love letters from Habana, consists of letters and photographs documenting the courtship of Luis Francke, who operated a sugar plantation and refinery in Matanzas, Cuba, and Jane Bush de Lamoutte, a rural Indiana girl educated in Paris then briefly married to Alexander de Lamoutte of New York.

After their wedding, the Franckes established a home at Glenby, their estate in Upper Brookville. Today, volunteers at the Jane Francke Bird Sanctuary, on the grounds of the former estate, maintain the legacy of Mrs. Francke's love of ornithology and her commitment to open space on Long Island and throughout the country.

The Society invites you to read Luis Francke's beautiful letters of love and celebrate Valentine's Day at a special reception on Saturday, February 14 from 4:00-6:00 pm.

Please call the Society at 922-5032 or email for more information.

Annual Holiday Celebration

The Annual Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., beginning with a program of Seasonal and Gospel Music> presented by Rev. Ken Nelson and the Choir at the Hood A.M.E. Zion Church on the corner of South and Summit Streets at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the Seasonal Music Program. After the concert, the holiday celebration will continue at the Earle-Wightman House Museum, which will be decorated in old-fashioned candlelit fashion. With refreshments and music setting a festive mood, you'll ring in the holidays at this annual party for Society members and friends. Don't miss the opportunity to sing, see old friends, and view the current exhibit, The Roosevelts ... It Wasn't All Politics. Contributions appreciated. For additional information, call the Museum at 922-5032.

Invited Lecture: TR and the Arts

Franklin Hill Perrell, Chief Curator of the Nassau County Museum of Art, and a noted authority on Roosevelt era art, will present a slide lecture on TR and The Arts: Art in the Time of Theodore Roosevelt on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 4:00 pm at 6 Cove Neck Road, Cove Neck, NY to an audience of invited guests.

Mr. Perrell's talk, in the ballroom of Mrs. Richard Storrs' historic Glen Cove home, is sure to be a highlight of TR's 150th birthday celebration. It will be followed by an auction of artworks created by present-day Roosevelts, also conducted by Mr. Perrell. Proceeds from the invitation-only event will benefit the Angela P. Koenig Research & Collections Center to be constructed adjacent to the Oyster Bay Historical Society's Earle-Wightman House headquarters.

To join art-lovers, friends of TR, and members of the Oyster Bay Historical Society for this memorable afternoon, please contact Society Director Thomas A. Kuehhas at 922-5032 or by email for information and an invitation.

Help Build the Center
You can contribute to the Oyster Bay Historical Society Building Fund for the Angela P. Koenig Research & Collections Center by calling the Society at 914-922-5032, mailing your donation to The Oyster Bay Historical Society, P.O. Box 297, Oyster Bay, NY 11771-0297, or by using the Make a Donation button to contribute using a major charge card or PayPal.

Additional information, including a floor plan and major categories of giving are available in the Angela P. Koenig Research & Collections Center Brochure (PDF: 15kb).

Exhibition Opening: The Roosevelts ... It Wasn't All Politics

The Society's Fall Exhibition, featuring artwork by members of the Oyster Bay Roosevelts, will open in two Oyster Bay venues. Work by living artists in the Theodore Roosevelt family will be exhibited at the Theodore Roosevelt Association offices, 20 Audrey Avenue, with a grand opening on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Work by artists from past generations will be on display at the Society's Earle-Wightman House Museum beginning Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 1:00 pm.

The idea for the exhibition came from Elizabeth Roosevelt, a professional photographer, who is exhibiting her work along with that of the rest of the Roosevelt family. According to Oyster Bay Historical Society Curator Yvonne Noonan-Cifarelli, who worked on both parts, the exhibition offers a rare and intimate look inside a powerful and historic family.

The exhibition feature works in oil, lithographs, photography, jewelry designs by Elizabeth's mother, Elise Roosevelt, and metal and silver work. Four living and several historic Roosevelts are represented.

Please call the Society at 922-5032 or email for more information.

Annual Holiday Party

The Annual Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 4:00-6:30 p.m., beginning with a joyous holiday concert led by the Rev. Ken Nelson at the Hood AME Zion Church on the corner of South and Summit Streets at 4:00 p.m. After the concert, the holiday celebration will continue at the Earle-Wightman House Museum, which will be decorated in old-fashioned candlelit fashion. With refreshments and music setting a festive mood, you'll ring in the holidays at this annual party for Society members and friends. Contributions appreciated. For additional information, call the Museum at 922-5032.