Aug
24
11:00 AM11:00
Sep
9
7:00 PM19:00
September Speaker Series: Potter's Field & The Unmarked Graves
Join us for the September Speaker Series for a talk with Cody Groat about his research on the Potter’s Field unmarked graves.
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
Sep
28
2:00 PM14:00
September Community Car Show
Join us September 28 for the final car show of the season.
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!
Oct
14
7:00 PM19:00
October Speaker Series: Superstitions
Join us on October 14th for Scott Gillies’ talk on Superstitions.
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00
Digitization Day
Do you have historic documents, photographs or objects related to Zorra Township/Oxford County, local, or family family histories? Join the Zorra Heritage Committee and museum staff at Beachville District Museum on Saturday, October 25th from 10am-2pm for their third Digitization Day. Community members are invited to bring up to 3 items to be digitized and returned to them along with copies of the digital files. Copies of the files will also be retained by Beachville District Museum as reference material. Digitization of local, historical materials will help to ensure that important pieces of our local heritage are preserved for future research and the enjoyment of the next generations. Advance registration is encouraged and can be completed online here or by the calling the museum at (519) 423-6497.
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00
Santa Photos at the Museum with Doris Weir Photography
Step into the cozy Parlour Room of the Beachville District Museum for a magical photo session with Santa!
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!
Aug
15
5:00 PM17:00
Summer Beef BBQ Fundraiser SOLD OUT
Save the date! Tickets available online starting July 1st at beachvilledistrictmuseum.com
or call the museum at (519) 423-6497
Aug
9
11:00 AM11:00
Harrington Homecoming Centennial
Join the Harrington & Area Community Association for their 100th Anniversary Homecoming!
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!
Jul
27
11:00 AM11:00
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!