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NEW EXHIBITS PLANNED FOR OXFORD MUSEUM OPENING ON OXFORD
DAY
APRIL 26 and 27
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In recognition of Oxford’s 325th
anniversary as a Maryland port of entry and the Oxford-Bellevue
Ferry, and the 125th anniversary of Waters Methodist Church, the
Museum will open its 2008 season with a series of special exhibits,
lectures, and demonstrations.
| Early April:
The Museum will feature a special window display of
Civil War memorabilia to highlight the Civil War
re-enactment activity planned for the Oxford Day
weekend. |
| April 17:
A lecture, “Tracing your Family Roots,” will be
given by local genealogist Helen Seymour at the Oxford
Community Center at 6:45 pm. Mrs.
Seymour will share her expertise on how to
research your family’s history. |
| April 25:
A panel of local Civil War enthusiasts and experts will
share information about Oxford during the Civil War on
Friday evening at 7 pm. The program is tentatively
scheduled at St. Pauls Wesleyan Church, Oxford. |
| April 26:
The Museum opens with new exhibits and window displays
that tell the stories of the Valliants, one of Oxford’s
first families; of Rev. Thomas Bacon, a renowned
colonial figure; and the history of local area
plantations. Later in the year, a special talk is being
arranged that will rejoin the Valliants and Rev. Bacon
on center stage – something to look forward to. Also on
Oxford Day, the Museum is pleased to co-sponsor Native
American Daniel Firehawk, who will be in Town Park
(weather permitting) with an entertaining and
educational program about the area’s first citizens. |
We invite you to join us in
celebrating the heritage of this unique community. Activities will
continue through 2008 and into 2009 when Oxford celebrates its 340th
anniversary as a settled town and anchorage. Look for flyers
detailing exhibits, lectures and other events at the Oxford Post
Office, the Oxford Library, the Oxford Market, and other locations;
or call the Museum for information at 410-226-0191.
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