Join us in celebrating Oxford County’s dairy heritage with our Butter Churn Picnic Experience, set in Oxford County, the Dairy Capital of Canada.

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!

Join us on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for an engaging presentation with Richard Poortinga as he welcomes spring with “Amazing Versatile Annuals.”

Discover the art of Victorian crazy quilting in this interactive workshop!

It's time to recap all that was accomplished in 2025 and start planning projects for 2026!

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!

On February 10 at 7 p.m., we will be joined by local playwright William Butt, who will speak on his play, Mighty Men of Zorra, that will run from March 20th to March 29th, 2026, at Thistle Theatre in Embro.

Children will enjoy activities including cave painting, clay creations, an artifact show-and-tell featuring real mastodon bones, snow play (weather permitting), and more. A perfect PA Day adventure for curious kids who love history and getting creative!

Join the Ox on the Run team at the Beachville District Museum and craft your very own decoupage mushroom lantern!

On January 13, 2026, Carol Bossenberry will bring to life the story of Thomas Russell, the inventor of a Canadian motor vehicle in the early 1900s, and explore his lasting impact on Canada’s automotive history.

Discover the art of Victorian crazy quilting in this interactive workshop!

Join the Zorra Heritage Committee on Wednesday, January 7 at 7pm for light refreshments and an inside look at their ongoing project to identify and share stories about the ‘Greats of Zorra’.

The holiday season is upon us and the museum grounds are ready to twinkle, sparkle and glow. Each year, with the help of a group of wonderful sponsors, new light displays are installed. You are invited to join us to see these lights flicker on at 6:45pm on Friday, December 5th, 2025. The event kicks off at 6:30. Enjoy the snowy grounds, fireside treats, a playlist of festive favourites, some holiday craft stations and warm beverages. Step into the gazebo to greet our special guest from the North Pole or warm up inside our historic house, where the Christmas spirit continues across our local history exhibits.

Discover the art of Victorian crazy quilting in this interactive workshop!

Join us for the November Speaker Series, as we welcome local military historian Stephan J. Smith, who will discuss the military history in Oxford County.

Step into the cozy Parlour Room of the Beachville District Museum for a magical photo session with Santa!

You’re all dressed up in your costume and ready for a night of trick-or-treating? Stop into the museum before the sun goes down and the neighbourhood fright begins. Our historic house provides the perfect, spooky backdrop for Halloween fun. Come play games, make crafts and sip some seasonal drinks. Pick up a treat bag and take photos with the whole crew before setting off for your Halloween night. Drop in runs from 5pm until 7pm. Free to participate.

Join the Zorra Heritage Committee and museum staff at Beachville District Museum on Saturday, October 25th from 10am-2pm for their third Digitization Day.

Join us on October 14th for Scott Gillies’ talk on Superstitions.

Join us September 28 for the final car show of the season.

This visiting display will be installed in the museum’s Program Room between September 9th and September 20th, 2025. Designed by the Canadian Mackay Committee, it was recently installed at the TECO Cultural Centre in Scarborough. See artifacts and videos related to Mackay and Taiwan and learn about the history of the Twinning between Tamsui and Oxford County, which has facilitated many exchanges over the last 25 years. On September 18th at 6:00pm, come for a presentation by Michael Stainton, a Research Associate from the York Centre for Asian Research, who will discuss what Zorra Township gave to Taiwan in George Leslie Mackay.

Join us for the September Speaker Series for a talk with Cody Groat about his research on the Potter’s Field unmarked graves.

Join us for our August Community Car Show!

Save the date! Tickets available online starting July 1st at beachvilledistrictmuseum.com

or call the museum at (519) 423-6497

Join the Harrington & Area Community Association for their 100th Anniversary Homecoming!

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!

Join us for our July Community Car Show!

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!

Join us for our June Community Car Show!