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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Oxford's 200th Village celebrates Bicentennial in July
By Michael McGuire
Sun Staff Writer
mmcguire@evesun.com

 
OXFORD - The Village of Oxford's upcoming Bicentennial Celebration is coming together nicely, organizers say. There's still room for more floats in the 200th anniversary parade July 26, and anyone with ideas or questions is encouraged to attend the next Bicentennial Committee meeting June 17. Official bicentennial events are scheduled to kick-off in June, culminating with a weekend-long celebration July 25-26.
Civil War re-enactors, American Indian dancers, fireworks and historic walking tours are planned, as are a host of dances, concerts and activities in June and July aimed at recognizing the village's rich history.
"It's important to focus on our history, and where we've come from, where we've been and what we've done," said village trustee and Bicentennial Committee co-chair Joseph Spence. "Oxford really seems to have a sense of its past."
At 1 p.m. on July 26 the Oxford Memorial Library is hosting a "Kids Fair" and Phase II Capital Campaign Dedication. There will be a tour of the facilities, a presentation by local covered bridge enthusiasts and a live reenactment of Theodore Burr, known as "The Father of American Bridge Building," whose home is now the library.
Around 25 kiosks are scheduled to be placed out front of various historic houses and buildings around the village that will contain information on each landmark.
"One of our goals is to introduce young people" to what life was like in Oxford in the early 19th century, said Bicentennial Committee member Jeanie Petersen, who is organizing an "Early Living Skills Fair" on July 19.
The Oxford Garden Club will also be planting red, white and blue flowers in LaFayette Park.
Organized by the Oxford Lions Club, the parade's theme is "200 Years of Change." Floats participants are asked to select themes from one of four 50-year time periods between 1808 and 2008 to model their float after. "There's been a lot of changes in our community," said Oxford Lions Club President Ron Charles. "We don't want to forget our heritage...and we want to make this a celebration to bring the community together and show what a good community it really is."
Any person or organization interested in entering a float can call Charles at 336-3729.
o June 21 through Sept. 12: The Oxford Farmer's Market will celebrate the village bicentennial with a different activity each Saturday, including a "Farm Scavenger Hunt" at a later date in July.
o July 10: At 7 p.m. the Chenango Blues Festival will kick-off its summer concert series with a free show in LaFayette Park featuring the swing blues-band, We Are Mighty Lester.
o July 19: Oxford Early Living Skills Fair presented by the Oxford Historical Society. The fair will offer exhibits, demonstrations and activities showing what life was like in early Oxford. For more information, call 843-9446.
o July 19: Free concert at 7 p.m. in LaFayette Park sponsored by 6 On The Square. The Dady Brothers will perform "Songs of the Canal," a historical and regionally-themed musical event.
o July 20: Free concert at 3 p.m. in LaFayette Park sponsored by 6 On The Square featuring The Joe Crookston Trio. The trio will be performing historic songs about the Finger Lakes.
o July 24: A free "Reader's Theater" at 6:30 p.m. at 6 On The Square. Community members of all ages are invited to read historical documents, such as diaries, bibles, and civil war letters in recognition of the village's bicentennial and history. Call 843-6876 for more information.
o July 25: - Bingo at 7:30 p.m. in the Oxford Fire station.
- Class of 1958 "Ice Breaker" at 7 p.m. in the Fort Hill American Legion upstairs.
- Oxford American Legion Block Party from 6 to 10 p.m. in the parking lot.
July 26:
- The Village of Oxford Bicentennial Parade at 10 a.m. Themed "200 Years of Change," the parade begins at the Oxford Academy Primary/High School and ends at the Middle School.
- At 1 p.m. the Oxford Memorial Library will hold its Phase II Capital Campaign Dedication. There will also be a "Kids' Fair" set up during the day outside. Kids games and activities, tours, exhibits, presentations and historical reenactments are scheduled.

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