This guest post is provided by Michael Stainton, from the Canadian Mackay Committee.
The Canadian Mackay Committee, along with co-organizers from the Knox College Centre for Asian-Canadian Theology & Ministry, and York Centre for Asian Research are hosting a one-day George Leslie Mackay symposium in honour of his founding of the of the Canada Presbyterian mission in north Formosa on March 9, 1872.
There is a call for papers and presentations from scholars, students, communities and non-academics. The symposium will have both in person and virtual presentations and will be open to the public. The deadline for submission is Friday, February 18, 2022.
For more information about the event and to contact the organizers please download the attached document: GL Mackay June 24, 2022 Symposium
Otterville ON – Winter Street Scene From the J. Gruszka postcard collection, property of the OxHS
Happy New Year and welcome to 2022!
We are working on lining up speakers for this year, either via Zoom or in person. If you or anyone you know would be interested in presenting at a meeting please send an email to info@oxhs.ca.
It’s that time of year again when the annual membership fees are due.
Membership fees are $25.00 for an individual and $30.00 for a family membership.
Fees can be paid by cheque to the Oxford Historical Society, or by e-Transfer to purchases@oxhs.ca. If paying by e-Transfer please send you membership form in a separate email.
Oxford Historical Society PO Box 20091 Woodstock ON N4S 8X8
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:30pm via Zoom. During the meeting all paying members may vote for this year’s executive board.
The following lists the current board members:
President:Kathie Richards Past President:Jim Groulx Vice President:Vacant Treasurer/Research:Dr. Elaine Becker Secretary:Laura Centore Communications and Newsletter:Laura Centore Membership:Judy Klages Archives/Architecture:Eleanor Gardhouse Board Members at Large:Jim Groulx,Don Wilson Museum Liaison: Karen Houston
We encourage all members to consider serving on our executive. If you would like to serve on the board email the OxHS at info@oxhs.ca. We are accepting nominations until Saturday, February 12, 2022.
The speaker will be Brenda Boswell, her topic will be Harvest Excursion. Harvest Excursion looks is about the men who went out west in the fall to assist with their harvest season. More information about our AGM and Brenda’s presentation will be posted at a later date.
This guest post is brought to you by the Ingersoll 50+ Centre. Heather Rennalls will be presenting her research on Oxford County and its part in the Underground Railroad, via Zoom. Please see the above poster for registration and contact information.
This guest post is brought to you by the Ingersoll 50+ Centre. Elaine Becker will be presenting her new book – So They Came: Young Men Farmers, via Zoom. Please see the above poster for registration and contact information.
The Executive Board of the Oxford Historical Society would like to wish all of our members a wonderful holiday season. Stay safe and healthy and we hope to see everyone in 2022!
