There will be a Cemetery Crawl out of Oxford headed up by Eleanor Crowley on Sunday July 10th. Plan to visit the Oxford Pioneer, Tait, Mattinson and Mayne Cemeteries. Wear sensible shoes, long pants, bring water, gloves and a light snack. Meet at Oxford Heritage Gazebo at 1:00pm and we will coordinate car pool. If time allows we will visit the Oxford Junction Cemetery as well. For info contact Eleanor 902-447-3040.
Born in Oxford on March 31, 1915, this young goaltender went on to play professional hockey in the NHL. Check out the OHS window display at Town Hall to learn more.
Tonight is parade night.
Santa will visit Oxford and the traditional brown paper children's treat bags will be handed out. OHS is looking for photos of Oxford Christmas past, if you have something to share please contact us. Do you have an piece of furniture that was made in the Oxford Furniture Company Ltd or American Furniture Company? We are looking for pieces that we could photograph for this website to illustrate some of the fine work done by these early Oxford companies. If you have an item you would permit us to photograph please contact us. Thanks.The Oxford Historical Society now has a display window box installed at Town Hall which can be viewed from outside the Visitors Information Centre. This will host mini historical reflections of our past, people, places and things, which will change every couple of months. On display now 'Dr.J.E. Park' . Dr. Park moved to Oxford to set up his medical practice in 1931 serving Oxford and area for over 30 years.
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