This event is in the past.It took place on May 2, 2026 at South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center.


Lecture on Oyster History and Restoration
Bridgehampton
Step back into the early 1900s when Long Island's east end was an oyster empire, then shuck and slurp the fruits of that legacy. John "Barley" Dunne shares rare photos from the turn-of-the-century harvests before handing you an oyster knife and a fresh bivalve to practice on.
educational lecture
hands-on shucking
local maritime history
sustainable seafood
Tips
🦪free shucking lessons after the talk
👨👩👧good for ages 10 and up
🎟️reserve ahead, it's free
Lecture on Oyster History and Restoration
Bridgehampton


Step back into the early 1900s when Long Island's east end was an oyster empire, then shuck and slurp the fruits of that legacy. John "Barley" Dunne shares rare photos from the turn-of-the-century harvests before handing you an oyster knife and a fresh bivalve to practice on.
educational lecture
hands-on shucking
local maritime history
sustainable seafood
Tips
🦪free shucking lessons after the talk
👨👩👧good for ages 10 and up
🎟️reserve ahead, it's free
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