Laura Centore

Season’s Greetings from the OxHS!

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Main St., Norwich ON
from the John Gruszka Postcard Collection

Hello Everyone,

The Oxford Historical Society wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for your continuing support!

Please join us for our AGM on Wednesday, January 31:

The meeting will be held at the Woodstock Museum, NHS, and will begin at 6:30pm.

AGM Presentation: Elaine Becker & Don Wilson – Lake Erie Shipwrecks

As of January 1, 2024 the Society is no longer charging membership fees.

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

Caledonian Christmas & Whisky Tasting – December 18, 2023!

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Hello Everyone,

Please see this guest post from the Zorra Caledonian Society:

Join us for a Caledonian Christmas & Whisky Tasting with David Prosser!

This is set to be an interesting fun night for whisky, & non whisky drinkers alike!

Everyone attending must sign up online (drinkers & non drinkers) at Embro Highland Games

Event details:
Monday, December 18th, at the Embro Legion
Doors open 6:30pm, program starts at 7:00pm
Light Buffet, Legion Bar Open
Tickets for non-whisky drinking guests – no charge
Whisky Tasting Tickets – $40.00 in advance (includes four unique whiskies)
To purchase tickets visit: Embro Highland Games

If you would be kind enough to help us make this event a success by getting the word out, & sharing the attached poster that would be appreciated!

Caledonian Christmas & Whisky Tasting with David Prosser!

Details can also be found on our website at: Zorra Caledonian Society

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

Irene Crawford’s Newest Publication – By The Seat of His Pants!

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Hello Everyone,

Please see this guest post:

Irene Crawford, the author of Ever Vigilant: The History of the Woodstock Police Department and of Captain Andrew Drew, has a new publication!

By The Seat of His Pants – The Captain Tom (Tommy) William Story!

This book tells the story of Tommy Williams, Sweaburg Ontario’s decorated pilot. He was inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame, holds a Guinness World Record as the Oldest Licensed Pilot and was a WWI Pilot!

This book can be purchased for $25.00 by contacting South Gate Centre at 519-539-9817, or email gcrawfrd@execulink.com or venajoy@hotmail.com.

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

TDHS Annual Potluck – December 11, 2023!

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Hello Everyone,

please see this guest post from the Tillsonburg & District Historical Society (TDHS):

The TDHS’s Annual Potluck will happen on Monday, December 11th. The potluck starts at 5:30 p.m. Please bring your favourite main course or dessert, as well as a plate and eating utensils. If you wish, cash donations to the Tillsonburg Food Bank will be received. The Program Committee has been working on an entertaining evening.

To learn more abut TDHS our December issue of The Society Pages is available for download!

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

St. Andrew’s Night Banquet -Friday, November 24, 2023!

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Hello Everyone,

Please see this guest post from the Zorra Caledonian Society:

The Zorra Caledonian Society will be hosting its 85th St. Andrew’s Night Banquet on Friday, November 24th, 2023. Our guest speaker will be the Honourable Senator Rob Black “Volunteering in Rural Canada – A Senator’s Perspective”

It will be a night full of Scottish tradition, good food & live entertainment.

Event details:
Dinner catered by Janice Mitchell, Licenced bar.
Location – Embro Zorra Community Centre
Tickets – $50.00 in advance, to purchase tickets visit: Embro Highland Games

If you would be kind enough to help us make this event a success by getting the word out, & sharing the attached poster that would be appreciated!

St. Andrew’s Night Banquet Poster

Details can also be found on our website at: Zorra Caledonian Society

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