Oxford Historical Society, Oxford, CT 06478
Links
to download PDF forms:
2019 Membership Form, Bylaws, Collections
Policy
2019 Newsletters:
Jan/Feb, March/April, May.June
Honor an Educator; Move a Schoolhouse
The Oxford Historical Society
offers area residents an opportunity to honor an educator, while supporting the
preservation of the 1850’s one-room school known as Mr. Munn’s Schoolhouse.
Originally built as a private schoolhouse, it was later used by the Oxford's
First School District as a “select school,” where advanced students could be
prepared for college.
The
building, now located at 561 Oxford Road, will be moved to the Historical
Society's Twitchell-Rowland Homestead Museum campus at 60 Towner Lane. There
the Society will restore and preserve the building to offer children and adults
the experience of a day in a one-room schoolhouse.
To
support the move, the Society has launched the “Honor an Educator” program.
Supporters can make a $5 donation to the preservation program in honor of an
educator. In return they will receive a special note card to be sent to the
teacher they wish to honor. Donors will also receive an acknowledgement of
their tax-deductible gift to the Society.
Forms to
“Honor an Educator” may be found HERE on the
Society's website or picked up at the Town Clerk's Office. They are also
available at the Homestead Museum on the first and third Sundays of each month
from 2-4 p.m.
Donations
through the Honor an Educator program will enable the development of a hands-on,
living history program that will teach today’s students about education in
Oxford in the past, and honor the heritage of educators who have helped
Oxford’s children become useful members of society. Your support is
appreciated.
Oxford Historical Society - Coming in 2019
Monday,
JULY 29, 7-9 pm: OXFORD & THE RAILROAD
Don Woodward shares local tales and facts about
the rails in Oxford and nearby towns. Learn about the impact on Oxford’s
culture and economy, how residents used the rails. Admission: $5; members
$3; under 12 free. Great Hill United
Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Rd., Seymour
Saturday,
AUGUST 24, 4-7 pm: 13th ANNUAL PEACH FESTIVAL
Featuring “Oxford Notables and Rascals” $1
Admission, $5 custom built peach shortcake - home baked shortcakes with Rich
Farm Peach ice cream, Tea, Coffee & Water / Takeout available. Great Hill
United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Rd. Seymour
Sunday,
NOVEMBER 17, 2-4 pm: STEVENSON DAM
John Babina returns with fascinating photos, new
information and insights into an area landmark and engineering marvel. $5 -
general admission, children under 12 free; $3 – members; become a member that day
for 2020 and get member admission price. Riverside Fire House, 151 Coppermine
Rd., Oxford
TWITCHELL-ROWLAND MUSEUM,
60 Towner Lane
Oxford
OPEN HOUSE, Free Admission.
1st and 3rd Sunday of Each Month, 2-4 pm