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Oyster Bay
Long Island

The hamlet. The harbor. The history.

For nearly three decades, OysterBayLI.com has been the community’s guide to dining, local businesses, history, and events in one of Long Island’s most beautiful hamlets.

Upcoming Events

Community

Oyster Bay Day

The annual street festival co-sponsored by the Oyster Bay–East Norwich Chamber of Commerce and the…

📅 May 2, 2026 📍 Audrey Avenue & Spring Street
Community

Independence Day at Sagamore Hill

The National Park Service and Friends of Sagamore Hill host Independence Day events at Theodore Roos…

📅 Jul 4, 2026 📍 Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Community

Constitution Day at Sagamore Hill

The Friends of Sagamore Hill mark Constitution Day (September 17) with a public event on the grounds…

📅 Sep 13, 2026 📍 Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
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A Hamlet with History

Founded in 1653, Oyster Bay has been home to Quakers, colonists, Revolutionary War intrigue, and a President of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt called Sagamore Hill home for over thirty years. The harbor that once shipped oysters to New York City now anchors one of Long Island's most storied communities.

Historic

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

The home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in January 1919. During his presidency, Sagam…

🏛️ 1885 – present

Oyster Bay News

Town of Oyster Bay
Oyster Fest Returns October 18–19 to Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park

The big one. Mark your calendar every October.

Oct 14
Long Island Press
Oyster Bay Day Returns for Its 5th Year, Draws Thousands

The street fair has become a real anchor event for the hamlet — great coverage.

May 5
Long Island Press
Gold Coast Book Fair Returns with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Speaker Ron Chernow

Theodore's Books has turned Oyster Bay into a serious literary destination.

Apr 24
Apr 17
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The Oldest Hamlet Guide on Long Island

OysterBayLI.com has been online since 1997. Born from a love of Oyster Bay’s downtown, its harbor, and its remarkable history, this site has been the community’s guide for nearly three decades — long before the town had its own web presence.

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