(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 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."
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
The Plattsville & District Heritage Society
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South Norwich Historical Society
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