(Long Island, NY) The 19th century was the century of the oyster. With their accessibility and versatility, oysters were the most common form of protein consumed in New York. This popularity fueled the greed of oyster company owners and oyster men all along the eastern seaboard.
Uncovering sensational articles taken straight from the New York Times, presenter Nicole Menchise will regale the audience with stories of the unprincipled actions taken by the powerful, the desperate and the every-man in between.
The lecture will be held Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 at the Koenig Research Center (the barn) located behind the historic Earle-Wighman house on 20 Summit Street in Oyster Bay, NY.Doors open at 6:30 with lecture beginning at 7:00 p.m. Free to the public with donations welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
For details contact the Society at 516-922-5032 or obhslibrary@optonline.net.
