Name: Rye’s Star Island Connection: The Oceanic Hotel’s 150 Years at Sea
Start: 2026-06-02T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-02T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Rye Public Library

Anne Beattie

Rye’s Star Island Connection: The Oceanic Hotel’s 150 Years at Sea

Rye United Committee

Star Island has belonged Rye for 150 years. The Oceanic Hotel celebrates 150 years since first existence. Join us!

Rye Public Library

<p>Explore the fascinating history of the grand Oceanic Hotel on Star Island, part of Rye, NH - one of New England’s last remaining Victorian-era resort hotels. Discover the clever scheme that sparked its creation and the spirited rivalry with the famed Appledore House just across the harbor, as hundreds once packed their trunks to summer at the Isles of Shoals. Learn how devastating fires destroyed both hotels, and marvel at the ingenuity that led to the Oceanic’s rebirth, preserving its legacy on storied Star Island. Today, visitors continue to be drawn by the island’s natural beauty and enduring sense of place. Ongoing sustainability and preservation efforts on Star Island ensure that this remarkable setting, and the Oceanic itself, will be a protected part of the Rye community for generations to come.</p>

Rye’s Star Island Connection: The Oceanic Hotel’s 150 Years at Sea

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