Oxford Historical Society

Oxford Historical Society A private, non-profit educational and cultural organization established in 1970, chartered in 1980, to preserve and share the history of Oxford, NY.

The museum is located in the beautifully maintained D.L. & W. Railroad Depot, built in 1914. Museum's open season is May to October
Open to Public on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and by appointment, call 607-713-4045
or email us at [email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS as of January 31, 2025:
Diane Branham, Executive Director
Rich Howard, Vice President, Historical Referencing C

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Tina Carey, Secretary
Mike Paino, Treasurer
Gray Stevens, Trustee
Dennis Carey, Trustee, Bldgs & Grounds Chair
Cindy Branham, Trustee, Membership Chair

ADVISORY COUNCIL: Made up of many volunteers that have a vast knowledge of Oxford history. They communicate with Oxford Historical Society's Board, through email, to help fill in the gaps of items that are donated that lack historical referencing.

As many of you know, for the last 5 months, we at the museum have been working on organizing 50yr old data and creating ...
08/29/2026

As many of you know, for the last 5 months, we at the museum have been working on organizing 50yr old data and creating a digital file of EVERY house in Oxford with architectural specs, old photos, and inserting a 2026 photo. We will be so excited to see what is being done with 27 State Street and to be able to add new data to the house file. SARAH SMITH & JESSE HENNINGE are a dynamite team that have a vision to improve another property through “Improve Oxford Now.” If you can help financially or can give of your time to help them reach their goal, please reach out to them. They need your support to make this happen.

ANOTHER WEEK OF IMPROVEMENTSTake a drive down Depot Street and check out what we have been doing. We removed 5 trees th...
08/15/2026

ANOTHER WEEK OF IMPROVEMENTS

Take a drive down Depot Street and check out what we have been doing. We removed 5 trees that were bordering the lawn space of the historical depot. Around the museum, there is a historical cast iron fence, that was installed around the same time as the building. The trees had grown up through both sides of the fence, causing a threat to its structural integrity. If any of the trees were to fall during a storm, they would of brought down the fence that we are trying to preserve. Because the cast iron fence is in the middle of the tree, we were only able to cut down to the height of the fence for now. We will figure out how to remove the rest of the stump later.

HUGE THANK YOU TO DENNIS CAREY (OHS Board Member & our Bldgs & Grounds Chairperson) for organizing this project and for recruiting VOLUNTEERS BOB BRANHAM & JIM TEFFT, who worked hard for two days right along with Dennis. Thank you TUCKER TREE SERVICE for your excellent work and the care you took for our property and our neighbors from dropping the trees to the clean up process. You all are greatly appreciated, right along with the individuals and businesses that have financially sponsored us so we can continue to do special projects like this to preserve our history.

The weather held off and we were treated to a wonderful concert by the Community Band. Thank you to all who attended.
08/07/2026

The weather held off and we were treated to a wonderful concert by the Community Band. Thank you to all who attended.

08/06/2026

WE ARE HOSTING, HERE AT THE MUSEUM,

THE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

BRING A LAWN CHAIR AND RELAX WITH US

50/50 RAFFLE - 3 TICKETS FOR $2, ARM LENGTH FOR $5

FOR SALE: Bottled water and museum items.

OXFORD COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE TODAY. STOP AT THE MUSEUM. OPEN 10-12, Saturday. We have a collection of postcards, books, ...
08/01/2026

OXFORD COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE TODAY. STOP AT THE MUSEUM. OPEN 10-12, Saturday. We have a collection of postcards, books, photos, plates, yardsticks, paintings, etc marked mostly $1-$3.

08/01/2026

Published in the Evening Sun, July 31, 2026

The United Church of Oxford invites the community to join in celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, August 2, 2026, commemorating the 1976 merger of the Oxford Baptist Church and the First Congregational Church.

The anniversary celebration will begin with a 10:30 a.m. Worship Service at the Main Street Church, followed by a 11:45 a.m. luncheon at the Fort Hill Fellowship Hall. At 12:45 p.m., guests are invited to the Fort Hill Sanctuary for a community hymn sing and a special historical display highlighting the church's rich heritage.

Members of the congregation, along with community volunteers, have assembled an engaging collection of photographs, memorabilia, and historical displays that tell the story of the church's first 50 years. Visitors are encouraged to share their own memories and stories as part of this celebration of faith, fellowship, and service.

"This anniversary is an opportunity to honor the vision of those who brought two congregations together in 1976 and to celebrate the ministry and friendships that have flourished ever since," organizers said. "We look forward to welcoming everyone who has been part of our journey and those who would like to learn more about our church."

The celebration is open to the public. Former members, friends, neighbors, and all members of the community are warmly invited to attend.

For more information, please contact the United Church of Oxford or visit the church's website, unitedchurchoxford.org or page.

MYSTERY SOLVED: Baptist Church Sunday School group. Recently had this photo donated with a group of young children from ...
07/30/2026

MYSTERY SOLVED: Baptist Church Sunday School group.

Recently had this photo donated with a group of young children from June 1957, all dressed up in their finery. Can anyone identify what the event might have been so I can properly file this photo?

Record breaking weekend for us at the Oxford Historical Society Museum. We had almost 50 visitors on Saturday. The feedb...
07/26/2026

Record breaking weekend for us at the Oxford Historical Society Museum. We had almost 50 visitors on Saturday. The feedback has been amazing. Thank you to everyone who stopped in.

Just a reminder. Come check out our Oxford History.
07/23/2026

Just a reminder. Come check out our Oxford History.

Recent artifact donation from Richard “Dick” Howe. Double-sided metal sign, 20” x 28”, from the farm on the end of North...
07/10/2026

Recent artifact donation from Richard “Dick” Howe. Double-sided metal sign, 20” x 28”, from the farm on the end of North Washington Ave. The 100+ acre farm, first known as “Oxford Homestead Farm” in 1790, sprawled across both sides of what is now Route 12. It was known by many as the Crumb Farm, first Fred Crumb, then Herb Crumb. In 1963 it became the “Howe Farm”.

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1 Depot Street POB 57
Oxford, NY
13830

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+16073344243

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