(Joan Fraser, Jim Evans, Chris Winger & Julie Winger from the Oxford Film Premier of “A Desert Between Us & Them” on June 6, 2014 at the Beachville & District Museum.) (Consent given/used with permission.)
Oxford Community Events
Annandale National Historic Site Events:
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The Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum
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Norwich and District Museum Upcoming Events
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Wednesday November 14 2018 - 11:00 a.m.
Elaine Cougler, local author, will discuss her Loyalist Trilogy, specifically The Rebellion That Never Really Happened: Norwich's Story. Elaine is a passionate historian who will incorporate readings from her third book, talk about people and places in Norwich's history, and delve into Sir Alan McNab's part in the Rebellion of 1837." (From Lunch and Learn Program 2018 -2019 phablet)
Wednesday December 12, 2018 - 11:00 a.m.
"The more the merrier especially during this season! Learn about Christmas Traditions from Around the World with board member, musician and former teacher Ruth Storey! Different types of food will be served to go along with the presentation. "
Wednesday January 9, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.
"Guest speaker Shelia Johnson, Curator of Backus Heritage Village in Port Rowan, will present "Not Left Behind: The Role of Women in 1812". Shelia will dress volunteers from the audience in typical 1812 costumes while we discuss the unique role of women in British Norwich America from 1812 - 1814. If you want to learn more about women's history, and to try on some fashionable costumes from the 18oos, then this talk is for you."
Wednesday February 13, 2019- 11:00 am.
Please arrive early for a special presentation by artist Shirley Hokke. Shirley will describe (with samples) various methods of materials she uses to create art, such as Watercolours, Oils, Mixed Media, Collage, and Found Objects. Following the talk, Shirley will do a mini lesson on line design for the audience to participate in. Those interested in testing the extend of their artistic ability should join us for this special presentation and workshop."
Wednesday March 13, 2019- 11:00 am.
"This month our guest speaker Dr. Tarah Brookfield, associate history professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, presentation on Dr. Emily Stowe and Dr. Augusta Stowe-Gullen, who were among the first female physicians in Canada. Facing great opposition, this maverick mother and daughter team campaigned or women's rights to higher education, careers in medicine, and the vote between 1860s-1910s."
Wednesday April 10, 2018 - 11:00 a.m.
"For those interested in nature, especially bird watching, should come hear guest speaker, Richard Skevington, present on the History of Birding. As a long-time bird watching enthusiast and blogger, Richard can provide insight into the history of birding and his own experiences."
Wednesday May 8, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.
"Guest speaker Gordon Harrison's parents Doug and Edith Harrison lived in Norwich for most of their lives, though they moved to Burgessville for a few years. Gord retired from teaching in 2002 and from writing one of London's newspapers in 2013 after producing a weekly column for ten years. He now spends spare time in a woodworking shop and collecting and sharing information related to his father's WWII experiences. That information will form the heart of the presentation."
Elaine Cougler, local author, will discuss her Loyalist Trilogy, specifically The Rebellion That Never Really Happened: Norwich's Story. Elaine is a passionate historian who will incorporate readings from her third book, talk about people and places in Norwich's history, and delve into Sir Alan McNab's part in the Rebellion of 1837." (From Lunch and Learn Program 2018 -2019 phablet)
Wednesday December 12, 2018 - 11:00 a.m.
"The more the merrier especially during this season! Learn about Christmas Traditions from Around the World with board member, musician and former teacher Ruth Storey! Different types of food will be served to go along with the presentation. "
Wednesday January 9, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.
"Guest speaker Shelia Johnson, Curator of Backus Heritage Village in Port Rowan, will present "Not Left Behind: The Role of Women in 1812". Shelia will dress volunteers from the audience in typical 1812 costumes while we discuss the unique role of women in British Norwich America from 1812 - 1814. If you want to learn more about women's history, and to try on some fashionable costumes from the 18oos, then this talk is for you."
Wednesday February 13, 2019- 11:00 am.
Please arrive early for a special presentation by artist Shirley Hokke. Shirley will describe (with samples) various methods of materials she uses to create art, such as Watercolours, Oils, Mixed Media, Collage, and Found Objects. Following the talk, Shirley will do a mini lesson on line design for the audience to participate in. Those interested in testing the extend of their artistic ability should join us for this special presentation and workshop."
Wednesday March 13, 2019- 11:00 am.
"This month our guest speaker Dr. Tarah Brookfield, associate history professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, presentation on Dr. Emily Stowe and Dr. Augusta Stowe-Gullen, who were among the first female physicians in Canada. Facing great opposition, this maverick mother and daughter team campaigned or women's rights to higher education, careers in medicine, and the vote between 1860s-1910s."
Wednesday April 10, 2018 - 11:00 a.m.
"For those interested in nature, especially bird watching, should come hear guest speaker, Richard Skevington, present on the History of Birding. As a long-time bird watching enthusiast and blogger, Richard can provide insight into the history of birding and his own experiences."
Wednesday May 8, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.
"Guest speaker Gordon Harrison's parents Doug and Edith Harrison lived in Norwich for most of their lives, though they moved to Burgessville for a few years. Gord retired from teaching in 2002 and from writing one of London's newspapers in 2013 after producing a weekly column for ten years. He now spends spare time in a woodworking shop and collecting and sharing information related to his father's WWII experiences. That information will form the heart of the presentation."
All Lunch and Learn Talks will be held at the Norwich and District Historical Society, 89 Stover Street North, Norwich, ON
Entertainment
TBA
Oxford County Cheese Trail
(From Oxford Tourism website)
Visit Oxford County Cheese Trail website
100 EVENTS to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of WW1
June 2014 - November 2018
June 2014 - November 2018
Oxford Remembers Oxford’s Own
"There will be 100 special events and programs hosted throughout Oxford County between 2014 and 2018 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of World War One. These events will be hosted in five areas of the County. Twenty commemorative events and/or programs will occur within the County each year, between June 28th, 2014 and November 11, 2018, resulting in 100 commemorative events and/or programs during this period.
Events and programs will be organized and implemented by staff and volunteers of the Museums, Archives, Libraries and Historical Societies along with any and all interested partners. This project will raise awareness of the past achievements and sacrifices made by Oxford’s citizens on both the home front and the war front during “the War to End all Wars” WWI."
(From Tourism Oxford website) For more information visit Oxford Remembers website.
"There will be 100 special events and programs hosted throughout Oxford County between 2014 and 2018 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of World War One. These events will be hosted in five areas of the County. Twenty commemorative events and/or programs will occur within the County each year, between June 28th, 2014 and November 11, 2018, resulting in 100 commemorative events and/or programs during this period.
Events and programs will be organized and implemented by staff and volunteers of the Museums, Archives, Libraries and Historical Societies along with any and all interested partners. This project will raise awareness of the past achievements and sacrifices made by Oxford’s citizens on both the home front and the war front during “the War to End all Wars” WWI."
(From Tourism Oxford website) For more information visit Oxford Remembers website.
The Plattsville & District Heritage Society
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South Norwich Historical Society
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