Historic Oyster Bay

On this day in Oyster Bay... Nimrod IV - believed to be the largest sloop made entirely out of aluminum (35 feet long) - was launched at the shipyard. Owner Robert J. Hall would go on to race the sloop numerous times. Reference is made to Hall's Nimrod IV winning Class B in the 1949 Marblehead-Halifax race - as seen in the attached screenshot.

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We know how important it is to celebrate significant historic moments, so we want to encourage you all to head to Oyster Bay Brewing Company to celebrate the da...y that the CullenHarrison Act of 1933 was enacted, effectively reversing prohibition (aka #NationalBeerDay) #OysterBayNY #historicoysterbay #oysterbay #beerme #historyfacts #celebrategoodtimescomeon

On this day in Oyster Bay... On April 2, 1887 an application was made before a judge to appoint two commissioners in the proposed extension of the Mineola branch from Locust Valley to Oyster Bay. Interesting bit - the original intention was to further extend the line through to Northport.

Mark your calendars!

On this day in Oyster Bay... On November 25, 1914 Julia Coles purchased the Townsend Homestead from Edward Townsend Jr. Through previous posts we have covered the changes in ownership of the Townsend Homestead in Oyster Bay - with Edward having purchased the property through an auction in October of 1912. ... Julia Coles' ownership of the property would be significant as she would be the one to sell the property to the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) in 1933. Significant because this deed of sale placed a number of restrictions on how the property would be operated and referred to - specifically mandating that the name Raynham Hall be used in perpetuity.

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Events, seminars, lectures, sales, workshops, classes, camps, and more - all offered by the local businesses, organizations, and officials that call Oyster Bay home. If you would like your events shared, please direct message us so that we make sure to include them!

It is now more important than ever to #ShopOysterBay. Small businesses are the backbone of our community and we need to come together to support them - not only around the holidays, but all year. Invest in the businesses who are invested in #OysterBay. #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocalsafely

Check out the latest progress report from The Ida May Project in #OysterBay! Volunteers are still working on the western waterfront to restore this oyster dredger, which - once completed - will be used for educational purposes by The WaterFront Center! #historicoysterbay #idamayproject

On this day in Oyster Bay... On October 20, 1934 5,000 Boy Scouts made the pilgrimage to visit Theodore Roosevelt's Grave. 1934 marked the 15th year of the tradition, which was started as a way to commemorate and celebrate Roosevelt's birthday, which is October 27th, after his passing in 1919.

This morning until 2pm!