Books Published or Distributed by the Oyster Bay Historical Society
The Walls Have Tongues: Oyster Bay Buildings and Their Stories Line drawings by local artists accompany short histories of fifty historic buildings within the Town of Oyster Bay. Several of the buildings are of national significance, some are no longer standing, while others have changed beyond recognition. Each is brought to life by the artist's pencil. Hardcover, 116 pages. $35.00
Oyster Bay Remembered A compendium of articles written by Oyster Bay town historian John E. Hammond for his weekly column in the Oyster Bay Guardian, Oyster Bay Remembered has stories about Captain Kidd, George Washington's spy Culper Jr., a slave escape, Civil War letters, a mail-bomb attempt to assissinate Theodore Roosevelt, Typhoid Mary and much, much more. Hardcover, 395 pages. $24.00
What Kind of Noise Annoys An Oyster: An Oyster Songster Compiled by OBHS Trustee Steve Walker, a music teacher and lifelong resident of Oyster Bay, this songbook contains twenty-two songs, two poems, and two piano novelties about oysters and/or Oyster Bay. Raise your voices in celebration of our favorite bivalve. Softcover, 72 pages. $17.50 P.S. See what Newsday's Sylvia Carter said about the Oyster Songster.
The Diary of Mary Cooper: Life on a Long Island Farm, 1768-1773 This is a fascinating diary illustrating daily life in Oyster Bay prior to the American Revolution. Edited by Field Horne, The Diary is based on an original manuscript in the Society's archives. It includes an explanatory foreword detailing the myriad tasks of eighteenth century farm life. Softcover, 84 pages. $15.00
A Walking Tour of Oyster Bay Village A perfect guide for those who want to enjoy the highlights of historic Oyster Bay's architectural heritage, either in person or from their armchairs at home! Brief sketches of some of the town's most historic homes and businesses are combined with an easy-to-follow map of the center of Oyster Bay. Softcover, 24 pages. $3.95

Special Issues of the Freeholder Magazine
Fall 2001: The Italian-American Experience As part of the Twentieth Century Heritage Series, the Society explored the experience of the Italian immigrant. Their stories, photographs, and artifacts make up this edition of The Freeholder. Softcover, unpaginated. $5.00
Fall 2002: From Doing to Viewing Another part of the Twentieth Century Heritage Series looked at Recreation During the 20th Century in Oyster Bay, from the horse and buggy days to the present, with a cybercafe on East Main Street. Softcover, unpaginated. $5.00
Fall 2003: The Art of Oyster Bay In honor of the Town of Oyster Bay's 350th Anniversary, the Society joined with local artists to celebrate the Art of Oyster Bay. This edition of The Freeholder showcases the contemporary artists with photographs, biographies, and of course, examples of their work. Softcover, unpaginated. $5.00
Fall 2004: The Architecture of Oyster Bay An interesting way to learn about a community -- and to consider the dovetailed issues of preservation and restoration -- is to study its residential architecture. This photo-filled edition of The Freeholder looks at Oyster Bay through the perspective of its homes beginning with three from the 17th century that survived into the 20th. Softcover, unpaginated. $5.00
Summer 2005: Theodore Roosevelt -- Rough Rider Copiously illustrated commemorative journal celebrating the placement of the Theodore Roosevelt - Rough Rider statue in Oyster Bay. Includes many articles, including by John Staudt, Ph.D. on Sagamore Hill, by Oyster Bay Town Historian John E. Hammond on Alexander Phimister Proctor, the statue's sculpture, and A Brief History of the Theodore Roosevelt Association by its Executive Director, Edward J. Renehan, Jr. Many photos; honor roll of donors who made the statue possible. Softcover, unpaginated. $5.00
Fall 2005: An "Upstairs, Downstairs" Look at Oyster Bay Estate Life This issue of The Freeholder was published in conjunction with the Oyster Bay Historical Society's Fall 2005 Exhibition -- High Society. It documented Oyster Bay's Gilded Age with interviews, photographs, and artifacts gleaned from descendants Oyster Bay estate owners and their staffs. Featured are Oyster Bay During the Gilded Age by Maureen Monck, Ph.D., "High Society" Tennis by Bradford Warner, period photographs, and excerpts of interviews highlighting "upstairs and downstairs" life. Softcover, unpaginated. $5.00

To order any (or all) of these publications, shop online* (above), or print and mail our Publications Order Form with your check or money order.  Please allow two weeks for delivery.

Other Publications.  In addition to the items listed above, a number of maps, back issues of The Freeholder, and Elizabeth Roosevelt's photographs and stationery are also available.

For additional information, contact us by Email, by phone at (516) 922-5032, by fax at (516) 922-6892, or by regular mail to P.O. Box 297, Oyster Bay, NY 11771-0297.

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