Oxford County Anniversary Year
Oxford County celebrates the 175th anniversary of its incorporation of Oxford County as a county in 2025! This year is also:
- the 50th anniversary of the restructuring of Oxford County into its eight area municipalities;
- the 60th anniversary of the Oxford County Library system; and,
- the 25th anniversary of Oxford County Archives.
Coming up: Book launch for special anniversary book by Oxford County Archives
Folklore, true crime, heroes and Elvis: Oxford County’s most noteworthy moments are captured in, “Growing Stronger Together - A Celebration of Oxford County’s Past,” a new book by the Oxford County Archives that celebrates the 175th anniversary of the County’s incorporation.82 Light Street, Woodstock
Special anniversary events
Growing Stronger Together: A Celebration of Oxford County’s Past A new book by the Oxford County Archives that celebrates the 175th anniversary of the County’s incorporation, this collection of stories, articles and historical research profiles local people, events and communities. Curated by Oxford County Archivist Liz Dommasch. More | Display at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario: “Oxford County: Celebrating 175 Years” April– December 2025 Part of the Legislative Assembly Community Exhibits Program, this submission by the Oxford County Archives and Oxford County Library celebrating Oxford County’s 175th anniversary and the County’s historical and milestone achievements is on display now at Queen’s Park in Toronto. More | Woodstock Art Gallery Exhibit: Oxford County Archives: Celebration, 175+ years | ||
| Oxford County Archives and Oxford County Library exhibits in the Oxford County Administration Building The Archives is featuring four displays throughout 2025 highlighting the history of the County; promoting the Archives’ holdings, programs and services; highlighting stories from the new anniversary book; and sharing the history of the Oxford County Library system. | Oxford County Archives: “Who Do You Think You Are” Coming this fall, this video series will share the genealogical stories of some of Oxford’s current County Councillors. | Local History Speaker Series (Oxford County Library) “Twice a Pioneer: A History of Oxford County Library Services” takes place on July 19, featuring local historian Dr. Matthew Griffis in a presentation that will share archival images and other historical items. In May, Oxford County Archivist Liz Dommasch offered a sneak peek of “Growing Stronger Together: A Celebration of Oxford County’s Past” as part of the Local History Speaker Series. | ||
| Oxford County Library Memory Wall This virtual scrapbook invites stories, photos and other creative expressions of people’s memories of County library branches over the years. Visit the wall at www.ocl.net/memory-wall. | Oxford County Library Reception “Remember When: Celebrating Our First 60 Years,” a public celebration of the Library’s anniversary, will be held on September 20, 2025, at the Ingersoll branch. Watch for details at www.ocl.net or Speak Up, Oxford! | Oxford County Library Anniversary video A short video that celebrates Oxford County Library’s anniversary, “The Oxford County Library at 60: Foundations and Future,” is being released in July through the Library’s social media channels. |
OCL Memory Wall
Photo of the 1953 Oxford County Library Cooperative bookmobile appears with permission of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario 
60th Anniversary Memory Wall
Have Oxford County Library branches played a role in your life or in your family history? We welcome your stories, photos and creative expressions on this public memory wall!
Questions? Please contact Matthew Griffis, Digital Literacy and Local History Technician.
Please note: This is a moderated section. Your submission will be posted after it has been reviewed.
By submitting content to the Memory Wall, you give Oxford County and the Oxford County Library permission to publish it and your screen name. You further attest that any images or creative works submitted are works you own the copyright to, and you give Oxford County and the Oxford County Library permission to publish them.
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My move to Tillsonburg four years ago was, for me, also a move back to Canada after I’d lived and worked in the United States for eight years.
One of the first things I did after arriving was get a library card. It’s always one of the first things I do when I settle somewhere new; it makes me feel part of the community. At that time, because of the public health restrictions in effect, new library cards had to be applied for online and delivered to patrons via curbside service. I remember the library staff that handled my card... Continue reading
