OXFORD — Did you know that Oxford had its own historical museum?

In December of 1980, several citizens gathered to discuss and form the Oxford Historical Society and the first full-scale meeting was held Feb. 27, 1981 at the Oxford Fire Station with 32 signed members, and the meetings were then held in several different locations.

Later, on March 9, 1985, through the graciousness and efforts of Greta Gould Clifford and the heirs of Mary Kay Wilder, the Kay family home located at 73 Pleasant St. was donated to the town of Oxford for the purpose of a repository for artifacts associated with Oxford; it was agreed that it would be managed by the Oxford Historical Society and its members.

As a result of the COVID pandemic over the last year and a half, the society and museum had to close its doors. But, it is ready to open again with a grand re-opening scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28.

The public is invited to tour the building, view exhibits and join a roundtable discussion about the unique items found in the museum, and share personal memories of Oxford.

An open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14.

The museum is also open by appointment at other times throughout the summer by contacting the Historical Society at (207) 743-0569.