TDHS Upcoming Events November & December 2024!

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Hello Everyone,

please see this guest post from the Tillsonburg & District Historical Society (TDHS):

The Society’s General Meeting on Monday November 18th will feature Dr. Jason Pankratz making a presentation on the History of Varnavair, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 153 at 7 p.m. at Annandale House NHS. 

The official grand opening of “Christmas at Annandale NHS” will happen with our annual “Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Lawn” on Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at 7 p.m. Following the lighting, everyone is invited inside for light refreshments and the official opening of both the Christmas exhibit, “Faux Christmas Tree”, and Annandale House decorated for the season. Admission to the Museum throughout the weekend is by donation. 

The Christmas Open House hours are:
Friday, November 22nd: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 23rd: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.***
Sunday, November 24th: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

*** The Museum will be open late on Saturday evening as we have been asked by the Tillsonburg Craft Guild to be a stop on their Christmas tour of homes. Tickets for the tour are $10.00 pre-event and $12.00 at the door. You can pick one up at the Station Arts Centre.

Saturday, December 7th at 7 p.m. is the Christmas Dance with Back to the 50’s Band at Branch # 153, Royal Canadian Legion, 16 Durham Street, Tillsonburg. Advance Tickets are $20 available and are Annandale NHS, Royal Canadian Legion, Station Arts Centre, and Sharon Brinn (519-842-6301). Tickets are $25 at the door. There will be a cash bar, and snacks provided.

Monday, December 9th is the Society’s Annual Potluck Christmas Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Bring your favourite main course or dessert as well as eating utensils and dishes. This is always a fun event.

To learn more abut TDHS our June issue of The Society Pages is available for download!

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

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OxHS Presents on Wednesday, November 27, 2024:

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The Medals of the Woodstock Coin Club: A Numismatic History of Oxford County!

Many years ago, the slogan for Coin Week Canada was “History in your Hands.” Since its founding in 1957, and particularly since first creating club medals in 1965, the Woodstock Coin Club has been celebrating the history of Woodstock and Oxford County through numismatics.

Buildings, events, and individuals prominent in Oxford history have been, and continue to be, featured in the Club’s medallic issues. This presentation will illustrate the medals and the Club’s commitment to both city and county. Some of the historic coins will be available for sale. Presented by Angus Sutherland, vice-president and chair of the medal committee.

This presentation will take place at the Woodstock Museum, NHS. Doors open at 6:30, meeting starts at 6:45pm. This is a free event and open to all.

The OxHS is now on Facebook and Instagram, to like us search: OxfordHistoricalSociety1897
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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

18th Annual Oxford Creates Art Show & Sale!

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Saturday, November 9 & Sunday, November 10, 2023

Save the date! 18th Annual Oxford Creates Art Show and Sale. Over 40 vendors – paintings, pottery, jewellery, sculpture and much more.

Come and visit the Oxford Historical Society booth to purchase some books on local history!
Cash only, taxes included in the prices.

Craigowan Golf Club just north of Woodstock on Hwy 59 (595838 Hwy 59 N. Woodstock ON).

Saturday, November 9th: 10am – 4pm
Sunday, November 10th: 12-4pm

Free admission. Please come out to support your local arts community.

For more information about this event contact Oxford Creates!

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

The OxHS is now on Facebook and Instagram, to like us search: OxfordHistoricalSociety1897
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OxHS Presents: Where Heroes Lay – Ingersoll Rural Cemetery Walking Tour!

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Hello Everyone,

Please join Scott Gillies on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10am for a free walking tour of the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery to thank our Veterans!

In honour of Remembrance Day, please join Scott Gillies for a tour of Ingersoll Rural Cemetery to learn about the life of some of the local Veterans.

Please share this poster – Where Heroes Lay – 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

Curling with the Caledonians!

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Hello Everyone, please see this guest post from the Zorra Caledonian Society:

Curling with the Caledonians – Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2pm – 5pm at the Tavistock Curling Club!

Curling charge $15.00/per person, clubroom guests no charge.

Join us for a fun afternoon as we throw some rocks & enjoy a wee bit of Scottish fun no matter your level of experience, if you are 8 years or older you are welcome! There will be prizes & helpful advice if you are a newbie!

The cost for the afternoon is $15.00 & this includes all the necessary equipment  with the exception of safety helmets (cycling, or other) that you may choose to wear at your discretion.

At 5pm we will retire to MadMash Brewery (also Located in Tavistock) for some nibbles, dinner & refreshments.

Tickets in advance only at: www.embrohighlandgames.ca

Please feel free to share this poster: Curling with the Caledonians!

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