The Townsend Society of America was located in historic Oyster Bay, Long Island. The original museum and archive was in a Victorian house purchased in the early 1980s with a bequest to the Society by Miss Helen Hart Townsend.  In accordance with her wishes, the museum was dedicated to the memory of her great-grandparents, Samuel and Rebecca Purdy Townsend. The Society has since closed the museum and dedicated its resources to better serve members with their research.

In July 2017, the Society moved to 123 South Street in downtown Oyster Bay and in a very limited space. 

Our office has since closed.  Much in our holdings was photographed or transcribed and added to the website since 2010 and can be seen in the Download area for members.  Some archival items have been moved to Raynham Hall Museum and elsewhere, details forthcoming.

Members of the Society are welcome to attend the Annual Meeting in October by Zoom link.  Any questions, please call 614-815-1509 or send an email to: director@TownsendSociety.org.