Please join the Oxford County Libraries as the once again celebrate Oxford County’s Local History!
Mark Saturday, April 23, 2022 as the day to enjoy seminars, presentations and stories from Oxford County.
Experience collections, exhibits & featured stories from archives, museums & heritage groups from around Oxford County, as we celebrate our local history. Watch Oxford County Library Facebook Live & YouTube Channel throughout the day as focused presentations bring to light the story of Oxford.
On March 2, 1872 the Bill to Incorporate the Town of Tillsonburg was given Royal Ascent by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and came into law. One hundred and fifty years to the day, on Wednesday March 2, 2022, the town is celebrating this important anniversary with a Cake cutting at the Town Centre Mall, 200 Broadway. We would like to invite you to the 150th Anniversary Cake Cutting ceremony which is being held in the Centre Court of the mall from 12:30pm – 2pm (FREE cake until the cake is all gone.) Please join Mayor Stephan Molnar, members of council and our Town Crier as we celebrate this momentous moment in our Town’s history.
We also want to remind you that we still have spaces in our “Celebrating 150 Years of Incorporation” Lunch and Learn Series, we are hosting at the museum. Please call the Annandale NHS at 519-842-2294 to sign up for some delicious meals and interesting talks!
Our new schedule will be:
Part I – Village or Town: The Path to Incorporation Thursday, March 24, 2022 OR Friday, March 25, 2022 Time: Noon to 2:00 PM Cost: $25.00 plus tax for a single ticket / $80.00 plus tax for a series pass
This first lecture of the four-part series examines the decision of whether or not Tillsonburg should be an Incorporated Village or Town.
Part II – By Acclamation: The Story of Tillsonburg’s First Council Thursday, April 28, 2022 OR Friday, April 29, 2022 Time: Noon to 2:00 PM Cost: $25.00 plus tax for a single ticket / $80.00 plus tax for a series pass
This second lecture in the four-part series looks at the story behind Tillsonburg’s first ever election for Mayor and Council.
Part III – “A Public to Serve” Thursday, May 26, 2022 OR Friday, May 27, 2022 Time: Noon to 2:00 PM Cost: $25.00 plus tax for a single ticket / $80.00 plus tax for a series pass
This third lecture of the four-part series looks the story behind Tillsonburg’s first Municipal Workers.
Part IV – “Our Town Clerks” Thursday, June 23, 2022 OR Friday, June 24, 2022 Time: Noon to 2:00 PM Cost: $25.00 plus tax for a single ticket /$80.00 plus tax for a series pass
This last lecture in the four-part series looks at the life and times of John Secord, Tillsonburg’s first Town Clerk and other Clerks of note over the last 150 years.
We have lots more exciting programming planned in the coming months; so look out for more information as it becomes available.
Yours in Heritage, Patty, Jen and Kathleen Annandale National Historic Site 30 Tillson Ave Tillsonburg, ON N4G 2Z8 Phone: 519-842-2294
Hello Everyone, please see the guest post from Annandale NHS.
Annandale NHS and Sobeys Tillsonburg are EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that they have “CANADA DAY IN THE BAG!”
Families can create their own Canada Day Fun Fair with the purchase of a $20 + ($22.60 Total) “Canada Day in the Bag” kit
Contents are based on some of the most popular booths at the museum’s annual Canada Day Fun Fair
A cake mix & can of icing (Complements of Sobeys Tillsonburg)
Canadian Flags (paper)
Canadian Flag pin (one per family member – will supplies last)
Otter pictures to create your own Otter Find in your home
Canada Trivia Quiz
Jar of Jelly beans (Jelly bean counting game) with sealed answer
Supplies to make a “Mountie” craft
Balloons and insert papers to create “Balloon Pop” game
Bag of prizes
Assortment of Canada Day temporary tattoos
Small bag of sparklers
All in a reusable Bag compliments of Sobeys Tillsonburg
In honour of Canada’s 154th Birthday there are 154 Canada Day in the Bag kits available for purchase.
To reserve your “Canada Day in the Bag” email Kathleen Watkin, Culture & Heritage Program Coordinator at kwatkin@tillsonburg.cano later than 3 pm on Thursday, June 24,2021.
Payment and pick-up in the museum parking lot between 9 am and 4 pm Tuesday, June 29 and Wednesday, June 30, 2021