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2017
Events Enjoyed
Ken Serfass, a living historian who portrays Ulysses S. Grant, visited Oxford May 2nd. He presented 3 programs to 8th graders
at the Penn's Grove School and then performed for the community in the evening. Ken portrays his hero so well, it is hard to
believe he isn't Grant. This program was jointly sponsored by OAHA, the Oxford Educational Foundation and the Oxford Area
School District. We look forward to having Grant come back again in the future!
Ulysses S. Grant
Power on the Susquehanna" at the Herr's Visitor Center Auditorium Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 7:00 PM. See the PBS video of the
dam's history with commentary and discussion by two engineers, Don Baldwin and Tom Jenkins, who have a long history of
working for Exelon at the dam. Thanks to Herr's for the use of their facility.
Conowingo Dam
We had a good crowd last night. 93 people came to hear Milt Diggins, author of the book Stealing Freedom Along the Mason
Dixon Line. After the program, Milt signed books for many who wanted to purchase copies.
Stealing Freedom Along the Mason Dixon
June 2, 2017 Oxford Area Historical Association held our Archives Official Opening June 2nd as a part of OMI's First Friday
event. Over 200 people came through to see our new site and displays. We had a lot of positive comments and interest
generated!
First Friday ~ The Archives Grand Opening
An audience of over 50 enjoyed our program presented by Rusty Eder. The program was informative and enjoyable! OAHA
thanks Rusty for donating two books to our Archives collection.
The Revolutionary History of West Nottingham Academy
OAHA hosted speaker Todd Mealy. His presentation was on Professor William Howard Day's effort to desegregate Pennsylvania's
public schools in the post-Civil War era. Everyone in the audience learned something new about Pennsylvania's history. OAHA
thanks Todd for his interesting presentation and his donation of 3 of his books to our OAHA archives!
Desegregating Pennsylvania’s Public Schools
A crowd of about 75 gathered November 14th to hear Roberta McManus present "When The Great Pandemic Struck
Southeastern Pennsylvania" (influenza 1918). Roberta's presentation was fascinating, well-researched and included details
about Oxford!
When The Great Pandemic Struck Southeastern Pennsylvania (1918)
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.
2017
Events Enjoyed
Ken Serfass, a living historian who portrays Ulysses S. Grant,
visited Oxford May 2nd. He presented 3 programs to 8th
graders at the Penn's Grove School and then performed for
the community in the evening. Ken portrays his hero so
well, it is hard to believe he isn't Grant. This program was
jointly sponsored by OAHA, the Oxford Educational
Foundation and the Oxford Area School District. We look
forward to having Grant come back again in the future!
Ulysses S. Grant
Power on the Susquehanna" at the Herr's Visitor Center
Auditorium Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 7:00 PM. See the PBS
video of the dam's history with commentary and discussion
by two engineers, Don Baldwin and Tom Jenkins, who have
a long history of working for Exelon at the dam. Thanks to
Herr's for the use of their facility.
Conowingo Dam
We had a good crowd last night. 93 people came to hear
Milt Diggins, author of the book Stealing Freedom Along the
Mason Dixon Line. After the program, Milt signed books for
many who wanted to purchase copies.
Stealing Freedom Along the Mason Dixon
June 2, 2017 Oxford Area Historical Association held our
Archives Official Opening June 2nd as a part of OMI's First
Friday event. Over 200 people came through to see our new
site and displays. We had a lot of positive comments and
interest generated!
First Friday ~ The Archives Grand Opening
The Revolutionary History of West Nottingham
Academy
An audience of over 50 enjoyed our program presented by
Rusty Eder. The program was informative and enjoyable!
OAHA thanks Rusty for donating two books to our Archives
collection.
Desegregating Pennsylvania’s Public Schools
OAHA hosted speaker Todd Mealy. His presentation was on
Professor William Howard Day's effort to desegregate
Pennsylvania's public schools in the post-Civil War era.
Everyone in the audience learned something new about
Pennsylvania's history. OAHA thanks Todd for his interesting
presentation and his donation of 3 of his books to our OAHA
archives!
When The Great Pandemic Struck Southeastern
Pennsylvania (1918)
A crowd of about 75 gathered November 14th to hear Roberta
McManus present "When The Great Pandemic Struck
Southeastern Pennsylvania" (influenza 1918). Roberta's
presentation was fascinating, well-researched and included
details about Oxford!
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.
Oxford Area Historical Association
