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2019 Upcoming Events
We have a new location for programs.
Oxford Masonic Lodge at 245 N. Third St. Oxford, PA
Programs will start at 7:00 pm. There is free parking in a lighted lot.
2019 Events Enjoyed
"Chester County artist Adrian Martinez told the story of Humphry Marshall” January 15, 2019
Chester County artist Adrian Martinez told the story of Humphry Marshall, an American botanist and
Quaker during the Revolutionary War. Adrian told the story through his paintings which made history
come alive for our audience.
"Evan Pugh's Penn State" Evan Pugh was the first president of Penn State. March 5, 2019
Roger Williams, author of Evan Pugh's Penn State, spoke to a large crowd last night. His presentation
about Evan Pugh, who was born in Oxford, was very interesting. We appreciate Roger making the trip
from Penn State to share his wealth of knowledge with OAHA!
Susannah Brody, Revolutionary War Story Teller June 20, 2019
Susannah Brody educated and entertained our audience with her stories about Chester County residents
during the American Revolution!
”
“The History of Bainbridge Naval Training Center in Maryland”
This base played a significant role in training naval personnel for duty in WWII. April 25, 2019
A large crowd attended our program on the Bainbridge Naval Training Center. Thanks to our speaker,
Carolyn Spencer, and others who shared their memories and questions
Display on Architecture Styles in Oxford Friday, August 2, 2019
We had a good day at the Connective Festival. Many people came through to see our display on
Architecture Styles in Oxford. We heard many positive comments.
”
5-8 pm Friday, October 4th, 2019
Halloween First Friday display featuring drawings and paintings by
C.X. Carlson at OAHA Archives Building 140-142 Locust St Oxford
October 15, 2019
Program at Masonic Lodge- Kevin Brown and Amy King, authors of "A
Small Company of Faithful Ones" will speak about Chester County
residents who served in the Civil War. Copies of their book will be
available. Sponsor - Betsy Mark
November 12, 2019
Program at Masonic Lodge - Roberta McManus will make a presentation
about Ann Preston, first woman dean of Women's Medical College of
Pennsylvania - Sponsor - Kathleen Wagoner
November 17, 2019
Fundraising breakfast for OAHA at Sawmill Grill. Two seatings: 8:30 and
9:30. Tickets are available at OAHA programs and through Board members.
$12 for adults, $6 for children 10 and under, 3 and under are free
The Story of Eldreth Pottery Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Tuesday’s crowd thoroughly enjoyed Dave Eldreth's presentation on "The Story of Eldreth Pottery". Dave's
personal stories and his video were a big hit!
Oxford Area Historical Association
© Copy Right All Rights Reserved OAHA
Website by J&J Enterprise Digital Marketing
Tap on calendar event for more detail.
2019 Upcoming Events
We have a new location for programs.
Oxford Masonic Lodge at 245 N. Third St. Oxford, PA
Programs will start at 7:00 pm.
There is free parking in a lighted lot.
"Evan Pugh's Penn State" Evan Pugh was the first president of
Penn State. March 5, 2019
Roger Williams, author of Evan Pugh's Penn State, spoke to a
large crowd last night. His presentation about Evan Pugh, who
was born in Oxford, was very interesting. We appreciate Roger
making the trip from Penn State to share his wealth of
knowledge with OAHA!
2019 Events Enjoyed
"Chester County artist Adrian Martinez told the story of
Humphry Marshall" January 15, 2019
Chester County artist Adrian Martinez told the story of
Humphry Marshall, an American botanist and Quaker during
the Revolutionary War. Adrian told the story through his
paintings which made history come alive for our audience.
"The History of Bainbridge Naval Training Center in Maryland”.
This base played a significant role in training naval personnel
for duty in WWII. April 25, 2019
A large crowd attended our program on the Bainbridge Naval
Training Center. Thanks our speaker, Carolyn Spencer, and
others who shared their memories and questions.
Susannah Brody, Revolutionary War Story Teller June 20, 2019
Susannah Brody educated and entertained our audience with
her stories about Chester County residents during the American
Revolution!
Display on Architecture Styles in Oxford Friday, August 2, 2019
We had a good day at the Connective Festival. Many people
came through to see our display on Architecture Styles in
Oxford. We heard many positive comments.
5-8 pm Friday, October 4th, 2019
Halloween First Friday display featuring drawings and paintings
by C.X. Carlson at OAHA Archives Building 140-142 Locust St
Oxford
October 15, 2019
Program at Masonic Lodge- Kevin Brown and Amy King, authors of
"A Small Company of Faithful Ones" will speak about Chester
County residents who served in the Civil War. Copies of their book
will be available. Sponsor - Betsy Mark
November 12, 2019
Program at Masonic Lodge - Roberta McManus will make a
presentation about Ann Preston, first woman dean of Women's
Medical College of Pennsylvania - Sponsor - Kathleen Wagoner
November 17, 2019
Fundraising breakfast for OAHA at Sawmill Grill. Two seatings: 8:30
and 9:30. Tickets are available at OAHA programs and through Board
members. $12 for adults, $6 for children 10 and under, 3 and under are
free
The Story of Eldreth Pottery Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Tuesday's crowd thoroughly enjoyed Dave Eldreth's
presentation on "The Story of Eldreth Pottery". Dave's personal
stories and his video were a big hit!
