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Special Announcements & Awards

Welcome to OAHA’s Special Announcements page, where you will find information on projects and initiatives involving The Oxford Area Historical Association.

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Oxford Area Historical Association

A Special Thank You for Sponsoring our 2020 Programs

Donna Hosler Nancy and Bob Butler Vicky and Andy Nevrincean

Liz and Jim Abel Karen and Jim Kelly Linda and Frank Hersh

A Special Thank You for Sponsoring our 2021 Programs

Andy and Vicky Nevrincean

George Thomas

Susan Melrath

Bill Sumner Bill received a well-deserved award from OAHA for his many years of service to preserve the history of Oxford. Bill served on the Board from 2006 to 2020. He held the job of secretary, worked at our Archives, and helped develop our original website and our Facebook page. We are glad so many of his family members could join us for this presentation.

Dr. Faye Doyle OAHA presented an award to Dr. Faye Doyle on Saturday, November 20. Dr. Doyle was the founder of OAHA and served on the board for 20 years. A room in the Archives building has been dedicated in her honor to hopefully inspire continued commitment by others to preserve local history.

A Special Thank You for Sponsoring our 2022 Programs

Betsy and Jim Mark

Leda Widdoes

Vicki and Andy Nevrincean

Linda and Frank Hersh

George Thomas

The official registration and financial information of OAHA may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Ken Woodward Ken received a well-deserved award for his leadership in the Oxford Area Historical Association. Ken has been on the Board since 2010 and has served as President and Vice-President. He also chairs the Program Committee and has a talent for finding interesting speakers. Ken also has organized OAHA trips and has been a faithful volunteer at our Archives. He has been involved in many OAHA projects over the years. We are glad that he continues to be a member of our Board!

A painting of Hopewell School by artist Tom DeMott was donated to OAHA in memory and in honor of Kent Vendrick, a former OAHA Board member. Kent restored the Oxford school bell when the Hopewell building was torn down and was the project manager and driving force behind the construction of the Hopewell Bell Tower. Accepting this gift from an anonymous donor are Kent's wife, Debbie Vendrick, and Gail Roberts, OAHA President.

We were honored that County Commissioners Marion Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline along with County Administrator Robert Kagel and members of the Commissioners' staff took the time to visit us on July 27th to learn about what OAHA does for the Oxford Area community. Oxford Borough Council President Kathyrn Cloyd joined us as well.

Chester County Commissioners Visit OAHA

Gail Roberts Gail Roberts was pleasantly surprised on November 16, 2022 when the Board of OAHA presented her an "Individual Leadership and Historic Preservation Achievement Award" for her commitment and dedication for OAHA to grow in order to preserve our past.

Special Announcements & Awards

Welcome to OAHA’s Special Announcements page, where you will find information on projects and initiatives involving The Oxford Area Historical Association.