History

History of Fishers Island Oysters

Fishers Island Oyster Farm is a family-owned and managed suspension-culture oyster farm based on Fishers Island. Steve and Sarah Malinowski moved to Fishers Island during the fall of 1978. Shortly after their move, Steve began studying Marine Ecology at University of the Connecticut, specifically the ecology of hard clams. Putting his knowledge to work, he proposed the idea of a clam farm, which was...

Treasure Pond House History

Treasure Pond House, located on the Eastern end of Fishers Island, was originally built in 1917 for a member of the Ferguson family prior to the Olmstead development plan. The name “Treasure Pond House” derives from the mythical story regarding the buried treasure left by a ship in the early 18th century. Treasure Pond House has captivating panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Block Island Sound,...