Jul
27
11:00 AM11:00
Aug
8
1:00 PM13:00
Hands-on Heritage: Baseball-making
Step up to the plate for a one-of-a-kind experience in Beachville, ON - home of the first recorded baseball game in North America, played on June 4, 1838!
Aug
9
11:00 AM11:00
Harrington Homecoming Centennial
Join the Harrington & Area Community Association for their 100th Anniversary Homecoming!
Aug
15
5:00 PM17:00
Summer Beef BBQ Fundraiser
Save the date! Tickets available online starting July 1st at beachvilledistrictmuseum.com
or call the museum at (519) 423-6497
Aug
24
11:00 AM11:00
Sep
26
1:00 PM13:00
Hands-on Heritage: Baseball-making
Step up to the plate for a one-of-a-kind experience in Beachville, ON - home of the first recorded baseball game in North America, played on June 4, 1838!
Sep
28
11:00 AM11:00
Oct
4
10:00 AM10:00
Hands-on Heritage: Crazy Quilting
Discover the art of Victorian crazy quilting in this interactive workshop!
Start with a guided museum tour exploring the rich history of textiles and the whimsical, one-of-a-kind techniques that define crazy quilts. Then, try your hand at traditional stitching and embroidery as you craft your own unique 8x8-inch potholder to take home. All materials are included, just bring your creativity!
Nov
15
10:00 AM10:00
Hands-on Heritage: Crazy Quilting
Discover the art of Victorian crazy quilting in this interactive workshop!
Start with a guided museum tour exploring the rich history of textiles and the whimsical, one-of-a-kind techniques that define crazy quilts. Then, try your hand at traditional stitching and embroidery as you craft your own unique 8x8-inch potholder to take home. All materials are included, just bring your creativity!
Dec
6
10:00 AM10:00
Hands-on Heritage: Crazy Quilting
Discover the art of Victorian crazy quilting in this interactive workshop!
Start with a guided museum tour exploring the rich history of textiles and the whimsical, one-of-a-kind techniques that define crazy quilts. Then, try your hand at traditional stitching and embroidery as you craft your own unique 8x8-inch potholder to take home. All materials are included, just bring your creativity!
Jul
4
1:00 PM13:00
Hands-on Heritage: Baseball-making
Step up to the plate for a one-of-a-kind experience in Beachville, ON - home of the first recorded baseball game in North America, played on June 4, 1838!
Jun
22
11:00 AM11:00
Jun
18
1:30 PM13:30
Ox on the Run at the Museum
Join Ox on the Run, Oxford County’s Mobile Library Unit, for Library Days in the Beachville District Museum program room! 📚
Jun
10
7:00 PM19:00
"Bright Lights Black Stars" with Paul Allen
We invite you to our Speaker Series event on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m., featuring author Paul Allen.
Jun
4
1:30 PM13:30
Ox on the Run at the Museum
Join Ox on the Run, Oxford County’s Mobile Library Unit, for Library Days in the Beachville District Museum program room! 📚
Jun
4
11:00 AM11:00
Beyond the Highland Games: The Zorra Caledonian Society Story
Join the Zorra Heritage Committee to learn about the rich and enduring legacy of the Zorra Caledonian Society through a talk by Helen Dowd, the Secretary of the society.
May
31
11:00 AM11:00
Baseball, Buddies, and Burgers
Join us in celebrating the 187th Anniversary of the first recorded baseball game in North America. Tickets available now!
May
25
11:00 AM11:00
May Community Car Show
Mark your calendars for the first Community Car Show of the 2025 season!
May
21
1:30 PM13:30
Ox on the Run at the Museum
Join Ox on the Run, Oxford County’s Mobile Library Unit, for Library Days in the Beachville District Museum program room! 📚
May
13
7:00 PM19:00
Speaker Series: Your Heirlooms and The Next Generation
We invite you to our Speaker Series event on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m., featuring our curator, Dr. Stephanie Radu, who will present "Your Heirlooms and the Next Generation.”
May
7
1:30 PM13:30
Ox on the Run at the Museum
Join Ox on the Run, Oxford County’s Mobile Library Unit, for Library Days in the Beachville District Museum program room! 📚
May
3
10:00 AM10:00
Oxford District Women's Institute Spring Vendor Market
Join the Oxford District Women’s Institute for their 3rd Annual Spring Vendor Market!
Apr
23
1:30 PM13:30
Ox on the Run at the Museum
Join Ox on the Run, Oxford County’s Mobile Library Unit, for Library Days in the Beachville District Museum program room! 📚
Apr
19
12:00 PM12:00
Beachville Parks & Rec. Easter Egg Hunt
🐰Hop over to the Beachville District Museum for Beachville Parks & Recreation committee’s annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Apr
9
1:30 PM13:30
Ox on the Run at the Museum
Join Ox on the Run, Oxford County’s Mobile Library Unit, for Library Days in the Beachville District Museum program room! 📚
Apr
8
7:00 PM19:00
Speaker Series: Century Farm Sign Program
We invite you to our Speaker Series event on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m., featuring Junior Farmers Historian, Barclay Nap.
Mar
26
1:30 PM13:30
Mar
11
7:00 PM19:00
BDHS 2025 Annual General Meeting
It's time to recap all that was accomplished in 2024 and start planning projects for 2025!
Feb
26
1:30 PM13:30
Feb
12
1:30 PM13:30
Feb
11
7:00 PM19:00
From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War
Join us on February 11 at 7 p.m. for our 2025 Speaker Series. This February, we welcome Brian (Chip) Martin, who will discuss his book From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War.
Feb
5
7:00 PM19:00
Notable Historic Figures in Zorra
Please join the Zorra Heritage Committee (ZHC) as we gather up as many names as possible of Notable Historic Figures – Zorra historical people who gained prominence beyond Zorra.
Jan
29
1:30 PM13:30
Jan
15
1:30 PM13:30
Jan
14
7:00 PM19:00
The Stone Houses of J.T. Crellin in Zorra Township
We’re launching our 2025 Speaker Series with a fascinating look at Oxford County’s rural architectural heritage.
Dec
18
1:30 PM13:30
Ox on the Run at Beachville District Museum
Check out Oxford County’s Library on the go!
Dec
15
2:00 PM14:00
Carol Sing & BDHS Plaque Dedication
Join us for an afternoon of traditional carols and commemorating our late volunteers!
Dec
6
6:30 PM18:30
Light Up The Museum
Join the Beachville District Museum for their annual holiday event!
Dec
4
1:30 PM13:30
Ox on the Run at Beachville District Museum
Check out Oxford County’s Library on the go!
Dec
4
11:00 AM11:00
Tour of Woodstock Museum National Historic Site
Join the Zorra Heritage Committee for a guided tour of the Woodstock Museum National Historic Site on Wednesday, December 4 beginning at 11:00am.