Katie Cynkar, appointed Curatorial Fellow
In September of 2025, we welcomed Katie Cynkar as our Curatorial Fellow. Katie received her MA from the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture after starting her career as a…
Raynham Hall Museum awarded $40,000 grant from NYS Assembly
By Will Sheeline The funding is part of a broader initiative by the New York State Council on the Arts, which seeks to promote arts, culture, and creativity across the…
Understanding the ‘American Dream’
By Will Sheeline History and contemporary art merge in a captivating dialogue at Raynham Hall Museum's latest exhibition, "American Dream." Curated in collaboration with Yellow Cat Gallery, the exhibition showcases…
Mystery painter’s works of 19th century Oyster Bay
By Joseph Ostapiuk Nestled in the collection room in Raynham Hall Museum, a picturesque painting featuring a tree-lined coast, sailboats and a serene sky feels like it has returned home…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Poetry Contest
Raynham Hall Museum held our annual Valentine's Day Poetry Contest, celebrating the museum's legacy as the place where the first documented Valentine poem was written in the United States. Students…
Raynham Hall Museum nominated among top 3 museums on Long Island
Raynham Hall was selected as one of the top 3 finalists for L.I. Herald Newspapers' 2022 Choice Awards. These awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer.…
Raynham Hall Museum featured in Oyster Bay coloring book
Jake Rose officially founded Color Our Town in 2017. His business incorporates his passion for architecture, photography, and historical landmarks. He holds a degree in history from Drew University in…
Justinne Lake-Jedzinak, appointed new Director of Education and Public Programs
In April of 2022, The North Shore Leader, a weekly newspaper covering Long Island's Gold Coast region, released news of the appointment of Justinne Lake-Jedzinak as Director of Education and…
Claire Bellerjeau in Smithsonian Magazine
Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks, authors of Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth, wrote an article that was posted by Smithsonian…
Raynham Hall on News 12
Press Thank you, Elisa DiStefano and News 12 Long Island, for coverage of our museum! This month, Raynham Hall Museum celebrates Black History, Valentine's Day, and George Washington's birthday. Watch…