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.

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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!

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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!

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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

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OxHS Meeting – Wednesday, October 30, 2024!

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Hello Everyone,

Please join us for a special presentation: Black Cats Walking Under Ladders!

Come for a fun night to discover some of the common and quirky superstitions people observe in their daily lives – from good luck charms and health and safety tips, to forecasting the weather and other foreboding omens. Not to worry. No spells will be cast nor newts blinded during this fun-filled presentation but it might be good luck to arrive on time for a 6:30 start! This is a free event and open to all. 

Presented by Scott Gilles on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Woodstock Museum, NHS.

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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