Oxford Historical Society

OxHS Meeting – Tuesday, September 24, 2024!

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Mel’s Fish n Chips
360 Dundas St.
Woodstock ON N4S 1B7

Dinner off the menu, reservations required, starting at 5pm

Meeting at 6:45pm

Presented by Brenda Boswell, Secretary, Oxford Historical Society,
 who started washing dishes at Baird’s Fish & Chips at age 12!

Fish & Chips wrapped in newspaper and the smell of vinegar and frying oil evokes warm memories for most people who have ever lived in Woodstock. 

See the original custom art deco fryer imported from Great Britain, hear the history of fish and chips in Woodstock and view the Eric Dwyer original nautical themed paintings gracing the walls for over 50 years.  Of course, there will be lots of behind-the-scenes stories about the longest running restaurant in Woodstock.

For guaranteed seating, make a reservation and come for dinner. 
There is a limit of 50 seats available.  Ordering will be off the menu.

Walk-ins at 6:30 are welcome, depending on seating availability.  

For dinner reservations starting at 5:00, contact Kathie Richards by email:  Kathie@bell.net.

Poster for sharing: Mom & Dad and Little Nippers

The OxHS is now on Facebook and Instagram, to like us search: OxfordHistoricalSociety1897
Or click on the FB or Instagram symbol on the right hand side of our website!

If you would like your event or article published (relating to Oxford County ON or South-Western ON), on the Society’s blog please email us at info@oxhs.ca

Homes Needed for the Spirit of Christmas Home Tour!!!

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Hello Everyone,
Please see this guest post from the Woodstock Museum NHS:

Do you love to deck your halls for the holidays? Are you obsessed with ornaments? Is your Christmas village a miniature marvel?

The Museum Advisory Committee is looking for historic and modern homes to participate in the Spirit of Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday, November 30! Contact us by Aug. 16 to let us know if you’re interested.

You’ll receive two free tickets to the tour, a one-year membership to the museum and a restaurant gift card. Need decorating assistance? We’re happy to reach out to local businesses on your behalf! We also supply volunteer greeters for the event and plastic bags for visitors to carry their shoes.

To contact the Woodstock Museum NHS: museum@cityofwoodstock.ca or at 519-537-8411 x2901

The OxHS is now on Facebook and Instagram, to like us search: OxfordHistoricalSociety1897
Or click on the FB or Instagram symbol on the right hand side of our website!

If you would like your event or article published (relating to Oxford County ON or South-Western ON), on the Society’s blog please email us at info@oxhs.ca

OxHS Presents Ingersoll Rural Cemetery Walking Tour!

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Hello Everyone,

Please join Scott Gillies on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10am for a walking tour of the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery!

Learn about some local families and interesting individuals who helped to shape Ingersoll!

Please share this poster – OxHS Presents Ingersoll Rural Cemetery Walk – and invite your friends to join you on a wonderful walking tour!

The OxHS is now on Facebook and Instagram, to like us search: OxfordHistoricalSociety1897
Or click on the FB or Instagram symbol on the right hand side of our website!

If you would like your event or article published (relating to Oxford County ON or South-Western ON), on the Society’s blog please email us at info@oxhs.ca

Ingersoll Library: Book Launch Saturday, July 27, 2024 @ 1pm!

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Hello Everyone,

Please see this guest post from the Ingersoll Library:

Ingersoll Library is pleased to host a local history book launch & author visit with UWO Professor Emeritus, George Emery, in support of his new publication, ‘Blacks in a White Place: Ingersoll, Canada West and Ontario, 1850-1921’

Join us at Ingersoll Library Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1pm

Feel free to spread the word about this special event via social media or by printing and displaying the attached posts: Blacks in a White Place: Ingersoll, Canada West & Ontario, 1850-192

The Ingersoll Library can be reached at:
The Town Centre, 130 Oxford Street Ingersoll ON N5C 2V5
Email: ingersolllibrary@ocl.net
Phone: 519-485-2505

The OxHS is now on Facebook and Instagram, to like us search: OxfordHistoricalSociety1897
Or click on the FB or Instagram symbol on the right hand side of our website!

If you would like your event or article published (relating to Oxford County ON or South-Western ON), on the Society’s blog please email us at info@oxhs.ca

Golspie Dairy Celebrates 150 Years!

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Please join the Marshall Family on Sunday, July 7 from 1-4pm as they celebrate 150 Years of Dairy Farming at Glen Atholl Farm!

Kathie Richards, Chair and Scott Gillies, Board Member, both of the Oxford Historical Society will present the Marshall Family with a Certificate of Recognition at 1:45pm!

A little bit about the Marshall Family:
Five generations of Marshall’s have lived and worked the land, managing a herd of purebred Holstein cows and growing crops. Since 2022 they have produced bottled milk, small batches of cheeses at Golspie Dairy, an on-farm processing facility and retail farm store, including milk dispensed from a vending machine.

Golspie Dairy’s celebration will include bagpipes, samples, birthday cakes and more!

They are located at 455259 45th Line, Woodstock ON N4S 7V7

For more information about Golspie Farm visit their website – Golspie Dairy

The OxHS is now on Facebook and Instagram, to like us search: OxfordHistoricalSociety1897
Or click on the FB or Instagram symbol on the right hand side of our website!

If you would like your event or article published (relating to Oxford County ON or South-Western ON), on the Society’s blog please email us at info@oxhs.ca