Storytelling with the Waterfront Heroes - October 6th

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear waders and carry clam rakes. Meet these heroes and hear their stories on October 6th at 1 pm at the Oyster Bay Historical Society as part of the Waterfront Heroes Exhibit.

The exhibit features contemporary and historic photographs and personal narratives centered on a wide variety of tradition bearers, painters, and those seeking to preserve maritime culture and traditions in their communities. They include the South Shore Bay House Owners Association, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association, and the South Shore Waterfowlers Association. Representing New York City and Staten Island will be Rocking the Boat, the Sandy Hook Pilots Association, and David Sharps and the Waterfront Barge Museum, among others.

Created by Long Island Traditions, City Lore, and folklorists Naomi Sturm and Dan Ward, this traveling exhibit and programs explore the living cultural traditions of Long Island and New York City’s waterfront heritage. The Waterfront Heroes exhibit will be on view at the Oyster Bay Historical Society from September 14 – November 3rd.

The October 6th program will feature Storytelling with members of the North Oyster Bay Baymen's Association and the LI Commercial Fishing Association, and will run from 1 - 3 pm. The Oyster Bay Historical Society is located at 20 Summit Street in Oyster Bay, NY. For more information, visit https://www.oysterbayhistorica...