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2018 Events Enjoyed

91 people came out to hear Mitch Edwards' heartfelt presentation on the Mysterious Death of Curtis Cole which occurred in 1945. Mitch is a former Board member who still is active in OAHA. He learned about this case through a set of circumstances and was motivated to do a lot of research on his own. We saw some new faces in the crowd. We hope to see them again!

The Mysterious Death of Curtis Cole February 13, 2018

Over 90 people attended last night's program "Longwood Gardens / 100+ Years of Garden Splendor". Colvin Randall is an excellent speaker who knows his subject well! Many positive comments were heard from audience members after the presentation.

Longwood Gardens 100+ Years of Garden Splendor

Over 50 people attended the program, "Sources and Skeptics in the Age of Fake News - Solving the Amelia Earhart Riddle." Ric Gillespie's presentation was fascinating. We are lucky to have an internationally known expert right in our own area!

Sources and Skeptics in the Age of Fake News. . . Solving the Amelia Earhart Riddle" March 20, 2018

Presented by; Christain Raezor

"Digging History One Privy at a Time".. . . April 17, 2018

“OAHA Fund Raising Concert Featuring The Sin City Band”… April 27, 2018 A fantastic turnout at the Hopewell Elementary School on Friday night. The Sin City Band, played to a full house of OAHA supporters and fans from all over the area. Thank you to everyone that came out and enjoyed the performance.

“300th Anniversary of East and West Nottingham Townships"… May 22, 2018 Over 75 people attended our program on the "300th Anniversary of East and West Nottingham Townships". The speakers were Ralph Denlinger, Aperna Sherman, Dave Johnson, Sue Lamborn, Angie Lobb and Karen Olivieri representing the Historical Commissions of both townships

“OAHA TRIP TO ST. MICHAELS, MD” June 7, 2018 ""We had a perfect day for our trip to St. Michaels!"

“Oxford's Connective Festival” August 4, 2018 OAHA enjoyed being a part of Oxford's Connective Festival with our display on "Music in Oxford's Past". The weather cooperated, and we had a steady stream of visitors on Friday night and Saturday.

"Postcards-Windows on the World" September 11, 2018 OAHA enjoyed Dolores Rowe, a retired teacher, postcard collector and author, gave an interesting presentation on the history of postcards. The audience learned about some unusual postcards!

"Why Can't We Grow Roses? The History of Star Roses in West Grove" October 16, 2018 Last night's program, "Why Can't We Grow Roses?" [Elisabeth Jackson Dingee, 1868] The History of Star Roses in West Grove" was well attended and enjoyed by all who came. Speaker Scott Steele's presentation was well researched and fascinating!

"Lest We Forget: WWI Armistice" November 13, 2018 OAHA celebrated the anniversary of the World War I Armistice with the program "Lest We Forget." The featured speaker was Bob Ford who shared his World War I collection and his stories of veterans he had met.

"Eldreth Pottery Santas Of The Past Exhibit" December 7, 2018 OAHA participated in Oxford's First Friday Country Christmas. We had a good turnout and saw many new faces. Thanks so much to Gayle Brantner for lending us her collection of Eldreth Pottery Santas!

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.

2018 Events Enjoyed

Longwood Gardens 100+ Years of Garden Splendor

The Mysterious Death of Curtis Cole February 13, 2018 91 people came out to hear Mitch Edwards' heartfelt presentation on the Mysterious Death of Curtis Cole which occurred in 1945. Mitch is a former Board member who still is active in OAHA. He learned about this case through a set of circumstances and was motivated to do a lot of research on his own. We saw some new faces in the crowd. We hope to see them again!

"Sources and Skeptics in the Age of Fake News. . . Solving the Amelia Earhart Riddle". March 20, 2018

"Digging History One Privy at a Time". April 17, 2018 Presented by; Christian Raezer

"300th Anniversary of East and West Nottingham Townships"… May 22, 2018 Over 75 people attended our program on the "300th Anniversary of East and West Nottingham Townships". The speakers were Ralph Denlinger, Aperna Sherman, Dave Johnson, Sue Lamborn, Angie Lobb and Karen Olivieri representing the Historical Commissions of both townships.