What to know about today's Oheka Castle auction

After 42 years, Gary Melius' time overseeing Oheka Castle is ending Tuesday as the property goes on the auction block in Manhattan.

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Upcoming Events

Beyond the Book: Whalefall

Oct28

Discussion of the novel "Whalefall" by Daniel Kraus, register

Where

The Whaling Museum & Education Center

301 Main St.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Phone

631-367-3418

Price

$15

Beyond the Book: Whalefall by Daniel Kraus

Oct28

Dive into an unforgettable story of survival, family, and the mysteries of the sea with Daniel Kraus's acclaimed novel Whalefall. Blending gripping suspense with fascinating marine science, the novel follows a young diver on a desperate search for his late father that takes an extraordinary turn when he becomes trapped inside the body of a sperm whale. Join us for a lively discussion of the real-world science that inspired this story, including the fascinating anatomy of sperm whales

Where

The Whaling Museum

279 Main St.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Phone

631-367-3418 x12

Price

$15

Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660-1860

Oct29

Discover the work of the region's unsung craftspeople, including Quaker joiners, Black makers, women upholsterers, Dutch turners and Indigenous weavers, alongside the furniture they crafted and used, these objects reveal global networks of exchange, identity and innovation during a period of profound change

Where

Preservation Long Island

161 Main St.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Phone

631-692-4664

Price

free

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