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The Oxford Historical Society

Oxford Historical Society &
The Oxford Historical Museum

1 Depot Street (mailing: P.O. Box 57), Oxford, NY 13830
(607) 843-9926

The Museum will be open each Thursday from May 6th through October 7th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
The Museum is closed during the winter months, but arrangements can be made for special visitations by calling ahead. For details/information call: Fred Lanfear- (607) 843-9446.

Oxford Railroad Depot 1920
D.L. & W. railroad depot in Oxford, NY c. 1920, Now the location of the Oxford Historical Museum.

The Oxford Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural organization established in 1970, chartered in 1981, with about 100 members. It's goal is to preserve and share Oxford's history with the community. The Society collects, preserves and tells the story of Oxford's colorful past through interesting museum exhibits, educational presentations, reference libraries, photographs, and collections of local artifacts. Some of the fascinating materials documenting life in Oxford are: local Rail Road (O & W and D L & W) antiquities, Oxford Academy memorabilia, and Civil War relics to name a few of the items (over a hundred years old) that can be seen there. The museum was recently honored, to receive and display, the spectacular Fred Stevens' Native American arrow points and other artifacts collection as well. These rare items are from the four Warn Pond historic sites. All of this and more can be seen at the Oxford Historical Museum, housed in an authentic Railroad Depot!
At the museum, you can consult with the Historical Society's officers, or the Town Historian and author, Charlotte Stafford, who are both knowledgeable and friendly about Oxford's past, and can be contacted for identification about antiques/collectibles, and can help with locating reliable history resources.

The Society presents educational programs, free to the public, five times a year, starting at 7:00pm.

Current Oxford Historical Society Executive Committee Officers:
Fred Lanfear - President; Anna Stark - Vice President; Mary Ann Champlin - Secretary; Julia Rucker - Treasurer; Charlotte Stafford - Town Historian; Audrey Johnson - Trustee; Sarah Seaman - Trustee; and Carol Russell - Corresponding Secretary.
Member dues are $10.00 per person/household. New members are always welcome! Call: (607) 843-9446 or just visit the Depot, on a Thursday, and fill out an application.

See the Calendar of Events or the Discussion Board for further details on all the following.

July 12th, 9-Noon, Oxford Farmer's Market, Celebration of Ag - “Dairy Treat Saturday.” You could have an Ives Cream parfait with Upstate Harvest granola on top!

July 15th, 7 PM, Bicentennial Planning & Parade Meeting at 6 On The Square. All welcome.

July 17th, 7:30 PM, Oxford Community Band's Thursday night summer concert in LaFayette Park FREE. Bring a blanket/chair.

July 19th, 9 AM - Noon, at the Oxford Farmers' Market: Celebration of Ag - Handspinners Group Gathering: “Tie-Dye T-shirts” in LaFayette Park.

July 19th, noon-4 PM, Early Living Skills Fair at the Oxford Historical Society's Depot-Museum. FREE fun events and take home crafts. Food available.

July 19th, 7 PM, "Songs of the Canal" by The Dady Brothers -concert in LaFayette Park presented by 6 On the Square. Bring a chair - FREE concert.

July 20th, at 3 PM, the Joe Crookston Trio, in LaFayette Park, FREE concert presented by 6OTS. Bring a chair and listen to historic songs of the Finger Lakes.


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