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Books for almost everyone
Did you hear about a recent story relating to a library that a man set up in front of his home? The library resembles a bird feeder, but the premise is somewhat the same: individuals stop by, remove a...
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Best Kinds of Apples to Grow in 1884
How many times have you stood in the grocery store and contemplated about what type of apple to purchase? I am somewhat partial to McIntosh; however, sometimes I get wild and pick a Spy. Have you every...
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Preserving Food in Amish Oxford
Nestled away from the road is a green sided vegetable stand. Ammon and his wife Lizzie run the stand, own the farm and work the land. They’re old order Amish. However, Ammon admits to picking up a...
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Searching for the origins of Quaker Oats
Every morning I have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and I truly enjoy it. I don’t eat oatmeal for the health benefits, even though that’s a plus. I eat oatmeal because of the texture – it’s filling....
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The Saloon Experience – then and now
Imagine it’s the old west. You’re walking into a dusty saloon. There is one man at the bar; he’s got the traditional white cloth tied around his waist. He’s wiping down the bar. There are two, maybe...
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Remembering Woodstock’s Soldiers
His face looks back at me from an almost 100 year old photo. It’s a regiment photo, shot before they left Ontario. His complexion is fair; his hair is light; he looks about 20. His military papers...
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A drink and a warm bed
Photo Source: Woodstock Museum NHSPhotos from the museum collection can be purchased from the museum upon request. Meet your hosts – Archie and Jane. Archie enjoys a good joke from time to time, but...
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By the light of a naked candle
Philip Graham, 19th century naval officer, was a delightful writer. His writing is rich with detail and he creates vivid images of the early stages of this province. As with all good writers, a...
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Hayball
The room is darkened by heavy, Victorian style curtains. You sit awkwardly on a chair staring at a man standing behind a box. A cloth covers his head as he peers into the box. There are a series of...
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Bird
“Out of the tangled memories of a far past, I am jotting down, at random, a few of the incidents that crowd my mind as I look back over the years I spent with Florence, and of her as a person and a...
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County of Oxford Archives
Archives – A permanent establishment dedicated to acquiring, preserving, and making available the documentary heritage of a specific institution, organization, or individual; - A collection of...
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Take a Walk on the Historical Side
Having lived in Woodstock for several years, I’ve often walked around the downtown core and wondered what certain buildings were like years and years ago. I wanted to know what they originally...
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2013 “Spirit of Christmas Tour of Homes” presented by the Oxford Historical...
2013 marks another successful year for the “Spirit of Christmas Tour of Homes” brought to you by the Oxford Historical Society. We were treated to five uniquely decorated homes displaying the home...
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Love and Marriage during Oxford at War 1814
In times of war, romance still finds a way to bloom. Regency author Jane Austen lived that personally and professionally, supplying a regiment’s worth of dashing and dastardly military characters to...
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In the country with Just a Few Fotos
The black mouth nuzzles my neck. Oddly, it’s quite comforting. I’m startled at first of course, but then I settle in. The mouth then works its way over the back of my head, feeling every inch of my...
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Tap into some good old-fashioned fun
If you’re looking for a sweet time this March, then head to McCully’s Hill Farm. Each year, McCully’s Hill Farm hosts Maple Syrup Festival weekends. McCullys Sugarshack The fun…and the syrup flows...
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Spring tastings in Oxford County
Looking for a little comfort food with a side of maple? It’s a sure sign of spring in Oxford County when you get to sample some of the best maple inspired dishes from local restaurants and maple farms....
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Exploring Oxford County Farmers Markets
There’s nothing like going to the farmer’s market on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. Markets allow for such a welcoming atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy. Not only do you commonly bump into an old...
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Tap into some good old-fashioned fun
If you’re looking for a sweet time this March, then head to McCully’s Hill Farm. Each year, McCully’s Hill Farm hosts Maple Syrup Festival weekends. McCullys Sugarshack The fun…and the syrup flows...
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Spring tastings in Oxford County
Looking for a little comfort food with a side of maple? It’s a sure sign of spring in Oxford County when you get to sample some of the best maple inspired dishes from local restaurants and maple farms....
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