


BDHS 2025 Annual General Meeting
It's time to recap all that was accomplished in 2024 and start planning projects for 2025!


Speaker Series: Century Farms with the Oxford County Junior Farmers
Join us on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. for our 2025 Speaker Series!

Oxford District Women's Institute Spring Vendor Market
Join the Oxford District Women’s Institute for their 3rd Annual Spring Vendor Market!

May Community Car Show
Mark your calendars for the first Community Car Show of the 2025 season!



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.

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.



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.

Ox on the Run at Beachville District Museum
Check out Oxford County’s Library on the go!

Carol Sing & BDHS Plaque Dedication
Join us for an afternoon of traditional carols and commemorating our late volunteers!

Light Up The Museum
Join the Beachville District Museum for their annual holiday event!

Ox on the Run at Beachville District Museum
Check out Oxford County’s Library on the go!

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.

Canadian Battle Sites in France & Belgium
We are pleased to welcome Bob Rennie, who will explore the historical significance of Canadian battle sites in France and Belgium. Discover the pivotal role Canadian forces played in these battles, which are commemorated as key moments in Canada’s history.
Digitization Day
If you’re passionate about local history and genealogy, you likely have albums or shoeboxes filled with cherished family photographs and local-area documents. Preserving these valuable heirlooms is essential for keeping local history and your family’s visual legacy alive.
During this event, attendees will have the chance to digitize or scan their items and contribute to our local archive.

Hallowe'en Night at The Museum
On the night of Hallowe’en, October 31, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., the museum will creak open its doors to welcome all brave trick-or-treaters. Swing by before or after your trick-or-treating adventures.

Oxford Reads Cemeterrariums Crafty Night
Join Ox on the Run for a fun, craft-filled evening making Cemeterrariums at the Beachville District Museum!

Speaker Series: Stone Secrets of the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery
Join us on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, for an enlightening presentation by local historian Scott Gillies on the "Stone Secrets of the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery."

Tour of Norwich Museum and Archives
Join the Zorra Heritage Committee for a guided tour of the Norwich Museum and Archives on Wednesday, October 2 beginning at 10:30am.

September Community Car Show
Join us Sunday, September 22nd from 11am-4 p.m. at the Beachville District Museum (584371 Beachville Rd, Beachville, ON N0J 1A0) for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Community Car Show. 🚗🏁

Oxford Creative Connections Exhibit Opening
Join Oxford Creative Connections on their opening night at the museum. Come on by to check out works from local artists, and vote for your favourite work. The exhibit will be on in the museum program room, and many of the pieces will bee available for purchase.

Speaker Series: Blacks in a White Place
On Tuesday, September 10 join University of Western Ontario Professor Emeritus Dr. George Emery in the Beachville District Museum program room at 7 p.m. for his talk on his new book, Blacks in a White Place: Ingersoll Canada West and Ontario, 1850-1921.

August Community Car Show
Join us Sunday, August 25th from 11am-4 p.m. at the Beachville District Museum (584371 Beachville Rd, Beachville, ON N0J 1A0) for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Community Car Show. 🚗🏁


July Community Car Show
Join us Sunday, July 28th from 11:00a.m.-4 p.m. at the Beachville District Museum (584371 Beachville Rd, Beachville, ON N0J 1A0) for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Community Car Show. 🚗🏁 Show cars welcome on the grounds anytime after 9:30a.m.

CANCELLED - June Community Car Show
Our June Community Car Show has been unfortunately cancelled due to inclement weather. We’ll see you in July!

History of The Ontario Southland Railway with Kimberley Willsie
Join us at the museum for a presentation by Kimberley Willsie, Vice President of The Ontario Southland Railway.

186th Baseball Anniversary Party
Join us on June 4th to celebrate the 186th Anniversary of the first recorded baseball game in North America! Historic baseball-making workshops, museum tours, and light refreshements available.

May Community Car Show
Join us Sunday, May 26th from noon-4 p.m. at the Beachville District Museum (584371 Beachville Rd, Beachville, ON N0J 1A0) for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Community Car Show. 🚗🏁

May Speaker Series: W.H. Gregory, East Nissouri: Pioneer, Politician, Prisoner
Join the Beachville District Historical Society for a talk by Jim Verwer on W.H. Gregory.

Mom and Me Tea (Afternoon)
🎟️ Purchase Tickets : $25/adult and $10/child (12 & under). Available for purchase until May 3.

Mom and Me Tea (Morning)
🎟️ Purchase Tickets : $25/adult and $10/child (12 & under). Available for purchase until May 3.