The Oyster Bay Historical Society will host a "Hunt for History in Downtown Oyster Bay" on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. It will challenge you to show how well you know Oyster Bay.

"At the same time," said Oyster Bay Historical Society Director Tom Kuehhas, "You will find out some interesting facts you never knew."

He wasn't going to give an example and "give away the store! "Then they won't come," he said.

He promises that, "It will be a really fun group activitiy if you get a few friends together to work as a team. The event includes a buffet at $50 per person, all inclusive," he said.

The task will be to solve a series of historical riddles that will lead participants to various historic sites in Oyster Bay. Once the site is identified, participants must go there to collect a token.

The team which collects the most tokens and returns to the Earle-Wightman House by 4:30 p.m. will be declared the winners and receive prizes such as a video of Oystering in Oyster Bay; Walls Have Tongues and the Diary of Mary Cooper and several surprises still being readied for winners. Cocktails and buffet supper will follow.

The food will be an eclectic mix to reflect the diverse community that Oyster Bay is today. It will include Italian specialities. They are still working on the menu, said Mr. Kuehhas.

The Hunt for History and Buffet Committee members include Roseanne Mormando, Linda Morgan, Marie Claire Pittis, Dr. Maureen Monck, Carol Capozzoli and Professor Sue Peterson, Oyster Bay Historical society president.

"If unable to participate in the hunt, the post hunt festivities are still available," said Mr. Kuehhas.

The history hunt is part of this year's fall series, "Recreation During the 20th Century in Oyster Bay: From Doing to Viewing," which will document the variety of recreational experiences available in Oyster Bay to generations of its residents during the course of the century.

Over the last few years, the society has focused on different aspects of 20th century life in Oyster Bay: from the estates of Louis C. Tiffany, to the Italian-American community, to this upcoming look at recreation. "According to the people I've spoken to, that change has been drastic," said Mr. Kuehhas.

The kickoff was a Cocktail and Lawn Games Party on Sunday, Oct. 6. The final event, a Roundtable Discussion followed by the exhibit opening, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m.

If you, or someone you know of, might be interested in sharing their recollections, photos, and related items, or would like to take out an ad in the recreation series journal, please contact Tom Kuehhas at the Historical Society, 922-5032.