Oyster Bay History

Founded over 300 years ago, the town of Oyster Bay on Long Island in New York has a colorful history, stretching from the Matinecock Indians who gave way to Dutch and English settlers, through the Revolutionary War when Robert Townsend served Washington as the spy, Culper Jr., to its glory years when Sagamore Hill served as Theodore Roosevelt's summer White House.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Oral History: WWII Vets

Oyster Bay Historical Society (OBHS) Director, Tom Kuehhas, has spent months interviewing and documenting the memorable experiences of the WWII vets that call Oyster Bay their "Home Town."

The new OBHS exhibit, Oyster Bay Goes to War, will open with a reception on Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 pm and include photos, documents and, of course, the interviews. The interviews will also be included in a Roundtable Discussion the same day, at the Oyster Bay Community Center.

This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for those who have served our country, past and present, and to soak up some oral history that can't be found anywhere else.

For more information, and to reserve your place at the table, visit the OBHS Calendar.

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