Bicentennial Celebration News

For inquiries or to get involved "making new history" contact the Village Hall, 843-2512 or vgoxford@stny.rr.com.

The Objective of the Village Bicentennial Celebration is to:

• -Recognize the long history of the Village of Oxford,
• -Educate current generations of residents of their role in continuing to build on the history of Oxford and
• -Implement a Celebration that favorably impacts the historical and visual image of Oxford and continues to portray the village as an appealing place to live or work.

Schedule of Events (click here)

• First Meeting Held 8-27-07
  The Mayor sent out a letter to organizations in June so that representatives … read more...
• The Village's Place in History
  Oxford, one of the "Chenango Twenty Towns", ceded to NY State by the Oneida Indians in a treaty made by Governor George Clinton at Fort Schuyler… read more...
• "Old Home Week"
  Oxford is proud to be honoring the long history of its Village with a Bicentennial Celebration, primarily in the month of July, culminating during "Old Home Week" …read more...
• West Point Concert April 3rd
  The United States Military Academy Concert Band of West Point, NY, performed… read more...
• Celebration of Ag
  Join in a "Celebration of Agriculture" in honor of the Village of Oxford's Bicentennial! There will be something special …read more...
• Oxford Fire Dept. Events
  The Oxford Fire Department has a series of fun events planned for the village Bicentennial weekend.
  Friday, July 25th…read more...
• Historic House History (HHH) Program
  The HHH program is an easy way for Village residents to participate in the Bicentennial by sharing information about the history and ownership…read more...
• Lions Handle Parade
  At the Village of Oxford Bicentennial Celebration meeting, January 22nd, Ann Scorza, Oxford Lion, said that the Oxford Lions Club would take responsibility … read more...
  Update 6-9-08!
• Civil War and Native Indians Camps
  Come see historic reenactments of both Civil War and Native Indian encampments...more info...
• Garden Club Beautification
  Planting Patriotic Flowers in the Park
  March 18th meeting: Jeanne Cline discussed the needs of the…read more...
• Library Events
  June Burroughs and Marian Godfrey of the Oxford Library Board, spoke at the…read more...
• 6 On The Square Concerts
  Come to LaFayette Park for 3 FREE concerts! ...read more...
• Historic Hikes
  Don Windsor and the Bullthistle Hikers do one section of… read more...
• Reader's Theater at 6OTS
  Do you have old family letters or even old family Bibles with family stories…read more...
• Mike McGuire - The Evening Sun covers Bicentennial
  Mike McGuire attends Bicentennial meeting May 20th. The Village of Oxford's upcoming Bicentennial Celebration is coming together nicely
  …read more...
• OHS Plans Early Living Skills Fair
  July 19th, Time: Noon - 4 PM, Oxford's Early Living Skills Fair will be…read more...
• Reunions and Legion Block Party
  Paul Estelow covered his Class of '58 plans. He said…read more...