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Cancellation of ALL OxHS Events

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Hello Everyone,

As I’m sure by now all of you are aware that all non-essential businesses are closed and all public meetings are cancelled.

This includes all of the Society’s regularly scheduled meetings for April and May.

Therefore, until further notice the Oxford Historical Society has cancelled all of its events.

Please stay healthy and remember to practice the safe distancing. The City of Woodstock has provided a simple guideline for everyone to follow.

Wednesday, March 25 Presentation Rescheduled

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Hello Everyone,

The Oxford Historical Society regularly scheduled public meeting on Wednesday, March 25 will NOT take place due to the COVID-19 Virus.

The presentation Memories From the Vault, featuring Megan Lockhart from the Oxford County Archives, will now take place on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Woodstock Museum, NHS.

Woodstock Collegiate Institute, Early 1900’s

Memories From the Vault program is an interactive event in which Oxford County shares aspects of their archival collection (photos, newspapers articles, scrapbooks, artifacts etc.) with the participants, who in turn share some of their memories with the Archives. A great way to learn more about our history!

Norwich & District Historical Society

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Hello Everyone,

Here are some upcoming events happening at the Norwich & District Museum.

They are offering a Lunch & Learn session on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 11am-1pm, featuring Jeff Tribe. Jeff Tribe will talk about the use of drone photography in marijuana farming. Jeff Tribe went from newspaper fella to video communication and ended up at a cannabis factory. In this Lunch & Learn event he will talk about his experiences, give an overview of the cannabis market, and delight everyone with his story. For more information about this event go to N&DM’s Facebook page. This event will take place at the Norwich & District Museum.

The NDHS’s AGM will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 7-9pm at the Norwich & District Museum. Matthew Lloyd, Curator of the Norwich & District Museum, will be presenting on Greek Archaeology. More information about this event can be found on the N&DM’s Facebook page.If you wish to attend either event contact the Norwich & District Museum at 519-863-3101 or email Norwich & District Museum.