Oxford Historical Society’s annual band concert & ice cream social Thursday

OXFORD – It’s time again for one of Oxford’s great annual summer traditions, the Oxford Historical Society’s (OHS) Ice Cream Social and Concert! The Oxford Community Band's Summer Concert Series will be heldat 7 p.m. Thursday at the OHS Depot-Museum. All are welcome to share in this wonderful social event of the season. There will be music, a raffle – for a framed Oxford Academy school watercolor print, ice-cream, and an exhibit of Oxford business memorabilia as well as the new, permanent Ingersoll Civil War mementos.
The Oxford Community Band will set up outdoors, under the overhang of the authentic D. L. & W. railroad depot (built circa 1920) at 1 Depot Street. OHS President, Fred Lanfear anticipates being host to over 100 community members in attendance for this pleasurable hour of music. This summer, the band is under the direction of Francis Wilcox. They will play marches, show tunes, overtures and novelty selections for the enjoyment of the Oxford community. As is the tradition with this summer performance, it will be accompanied by delicious ice-cream, sold at the olde fashioned price of five cents a bowl. Visiting Oxford Band alumni are encouraged to make themselves known to the band or bring an instrument and sit in. As always, the performance is FREE of charge.
The History Museum’s doors will be open to view the permanent exhibit of the “T. G. Ingersoll Civil War Collection” and a summer display of Oxford business souvenirs.
Note: There will be a sign-up sheet for all who are interested in purchasing the new book, “Barnum Brown: The Man Who Discovered Tyrannosaurus Rex.” This biography was co-authored by Lowell Dingus and Mark Norell, American Museum of Natural History paleontologists. The very legendary Brown, a world traveling fossil hunter who lived an incredible (and risqué) life, had ties to Oxford (and is buried at Riverview Cemetery). Dingus came to Oxford in 2008 and, with the help of the OHS and the late Charlotte Stafford; he got some valuable details for his book. If this interests you, book orders will be taken.
So pack up a blanket or folding chair so you can relax and enjoy this evening of music, ice cream, history and fun on the Depot’s lawn in comfort.
Oxford Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural organization. The Depot-Museum is open Thursdays, through Oct. 7, from 1 - 3 p.m.. To read more about the OHS, visit: Museum. OxfordNY.com . For more Museum information, call Fred Lanfear at 821-1223 or email Museum @OxfordNY.com.

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