Oxford Area Historical Association
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2023 Upcoming Events

Programs will start at 7:00 pm.

Stay Tuned for Future Events
George Thomas
Roberta McManus presented;  The Kidnapping of the Parker Sisters October 19, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
Our display at the Oxford November First Friday was "The Extraordinary Experiences of an Ordinary Citizen". It featured the life of Bill Bemis, a veteran from World War II. Look for this exhibit to be displayed elsewhere in the future. Thanks to Karen Fletcher, Bill's granddaughter, for sharing his story with us.  November 5, 2021
Jennifer Green presented; Ordinary Poisons:  Quack Medicines, Fashion Victims and Good Intentions Gone Bad December 2, 2021 7:00PM This presentation will be available on Facebook until Thurs, Dec 16th  click here to view on Facebook
Live at the Presbyterian Church and  Broadcast on Facebook
A Special Thank You for Sponsoring our 2021 Programs
Andy and Vicki Nevrincean
Susan Melrath
Dr. Dennis Downey presented; Death in a Pennsylvania Town, The Lynching of Zachariah Walker January 26, 2022 7:00PM This presentation will be available on Facebook  click here to view on Facebook
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.
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
Catherine Quillman presented; Hannah Freeman aka Indian Hannah Chester County's Early "Celebrity" Resident,  the Myth and the Reality This presentation will be available on Facebook
Roger Arthur presented; The Civil War "The 97th PA - Chester County's Own" This presentation will be available on Facebook
William Watson presented; Duffy’s Cut and Beyond This presentation will be available on Facebook
Bruce Mowday,  An award-winning author and newspaper reporter, has authored more  than 20 books on history, sports, business and true crime.  Presented: “Lafayette at Brandywine” This presentation will be available on Facebook
George Thomas presented; “100 Years of Auger Making Along the Elk Creeks”  This presentation will be available on Facebook
Gene Pisasale presented:  “Forgotten Founding Fathers”  This presentation will be available on Facebook
Bruce Mowday presented; “Small Town Cops in the Crosshairs”  The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen  William Davis and Richard Posey  This presentation will be available on Facebook
Mark Lanyon presented; “Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Chester County PA.”  This presentation will be available on Facebook
John Bradley presented; “Oxford in the Civil War”  This presentation will be available on Facebook
Ralph Denlinger presented, The Chester County Militia fighting for Freedom at the Battle of Brandywine  February 24, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
Roberta McManus presented The Journeys of Ellen and William Craft  January 19, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
Jim Ziegler presented; History of the Lukens Steel Company March 23, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
John Bradley presented; Not a Very Pleasant Financial Existence: The Oxford Co-operative Car Company April 13, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
Gene Pisasale presented; The Underground Railroad May 25, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
OAHA participated in Oxford's First Friday Car Show.  We featured Vern Ringler's soap box derby car from 1947 as well as some photos of cars in Oxford's past. September 3, 2021
John Bradley presented; The Dickeys  One family, Two Communities, Many Roles September 15, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
John Meicht presented; “N.C. Wyeth - An American Artist”  This presentation will be available on Facebook
Betsy Huber and Sara Beth Kohut presented; “The Grange - In Essentials, Unity”  This presentation will be available on Facebook
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2023 Upcoming Events

Programs will start at 7:00 pm.

Website By: J&J Enterprise Consulting, Inc
A Special Thank You for Sponsoring our 2021 Programs
Andy and Vicki Nevrincean
George Thomas
Ralph Denlinger presented The Chester County Militia  fighting for Freedom at the Battle of Brandywine February 24, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook

2021 Events Enjoyed

Susan Melrath
Website By: J&J Enterprise Consulting, Inc
Roberta McManus presented The Journeys of Ellen and William Craft  January 19, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
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Jim Ziegler will presented History of the Lukens Steel Company March 23, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
John Bradley, presented; Not a Very Pleasant Financial Existence: The Oxford Co-operative Car Company April 13, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
Gene Pisasale, presented; The Underground Railroad Kennett Square and Wilmington, DE May 25, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
OAHA participated in Oxford's First Friday Car Show. We featured Vern Ringler's soap box derby car from 1947 as well as some photos of cars in Oxford's past September 3, 2021
John Bradley, presented; The Dickeys One Family, Two Communities, Many Roles September 15, 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
Roberta McManus presented; The Kidnapping of the Parker Sisters October 19 2021 7:00PM This presentation was a Facebook LIVE Broadcast click here to view on Facebook
Our display at the Oxford November First Friday was "The Extraordinary Experiences of an Ordinary Citizen". It featured the life of Bill Bemis, a veteran from World War II. Look for this exhibit to be displayed elsewhere in the future. Thanks to Karen Fletcher, Bill's granddaughter, for sharing his story with us. November 5, 2021
Jennifer Green presented; Ordinary Poisons:  Quack Medicines, Fashion Victims and Good Intentions Gone Bad December 2, 2021 7:00PM This presentation will be available on Facebook until Thurs, Dec 16th  click here to view on Facebook

2022 Events Enjoyed

Dennis Downey presented: Death in a Pennsylvania Steel Town The Lynching of Zachariah Walker January 26, 2022 7:00PM click here to view on Facebook
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
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.
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
Catherine Quillman presented: Hannah Freeman aka Indian Hannah Chester County's Early "Celebrity" Resident,  the Myth and the Reality
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
Roger Arthur presented; The Civil War "The 97th PA - Chester County's Own"
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
William Watson presented; The Civil War “Duffy’s Cut and Beyond”
Oxford Area Historical Association
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
Bruce Mowday,  An award-winning author and newspaper reporter, has authored more than 20 books on history, sports, business and true crime. Presented; “Lafayette at Brandywine” Stay Tuned for Future Events
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
George Thomas,  Presented;   "100 Years of Auger Making Along the Elk Creeks"
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
Gene Pisasale,  Presented;   "Forgotten Founding Fathers"

2022 Events Enjoyed

2022 Events Enjoyed

Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
Bruce Mowday presented; “Small Town Cops in the Crosshairs” The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey

2023 Events Enjoyed

Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
John Bradley Presented; “Oxford During the Civil War”
Live at the Presbyterian Church and  Broadcast on Facebook
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
Mark Lanyon Presented; “Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Chester County PA”
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
John Meicht Presented; “N.C. Wyeth An American Artist”
Facebook LIVE Broadcast click
Betsy Huber and Sara Beth Kohut Presented; “The Grange - In Essentials, Unity”