04/23/2026
Congratulations, OAHA! West Nottingham is proud to have been a part of this effort!
This was an historic day for OAHA!
Today, we officially completed settlement on the Union School Building, securing a permanent home for the Oxford Area Historical Association’s History Center. We are especially grateful to the sellers for their partnership, patience, and flexibility over the past several years. They worked with us creatively to help bring this vision to life. We will be holding an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and Open House on July 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM - save the date!
This milestone has been years in the making: rooted in vision, persistence, and a deep belief that our community’s stories matter. It was made possible in a truly transformative way by a $700,000 Pennsylvania State Local Share Account grant, secured through the advocacy of Representative John Lawrence and Senator Carolyn Comitta, and with the partnership of West Nottingham Township.
We are also incredibly grateful to the many donors and community members who helped bring us to this moment. Together, you’ve helped move this project from possibility to reality.
But as we’ve said before, the purchase of the building isn’t the end of the journey. It’s just the beginning. Next up: continuing to fundraise for accessibility improvements such as an elevator, for preservation work on the building itself, and for the creation of outdoor spaces that invite people to gather, learn, and connect. (The architectural rendering gives you a sneak peek at one of those future outdoor spaces.)
For today, though, we’re taking a moment to celebrate. Thank you for being part of our story.