Beachville District Museum

Beachville District Museum Award-winning, local history museum serving South-West Oxford and Zorra Townships.

Going back to school looks much different than it did 90 years ago when this photo of students and teachers at Foldens S...
09/11/2026

Going back to school looks much different than it did 90 years ago when this photo of students and teachers at Foldens School (S.S. #4 - West Oxford) was taken in September 1936 🍎✏️

We're wishing everyone a wonderful school year ahead!

In honour of , we're highlighting volunteer contributions each month for the rest of the year 👏Mary Ellen is a powerhou...
09/05/2026

In honour of , we're highlighting volunteer contributions each month for the rest of the year 👏

Mary Ellen is a powerhouse member of our volunteer team. As a long time supporter of the museum and historical society, she's worn many hats over the years and has served for many years as a Board Director, member of the fundraising committee, and kale salad preparator at the annual beef BBQ. As someone who exemplifies the true spirit of volunteerism, Mary Ellen can often be found jumping in with both feet to ensure that every job she takes on is done well. From donating floral arrangements from her garden to beautify our dining tables to stringing garland and lights around the museum each holiday season, she brings an incredible skillset and work ethic to our team. Thank you, Mary Ellen, for your boundless willingness to support the success of our programs, events, and fundraisers! ☀

It’s been a great summer and we are sad to see it end. Camp was so much fun! We were so glad to welcome back all of our ...
08/30/2026

It’s been a great summer and we are sad to see it end. Camp was so much fun! We were so glad to welcome back all of our campers and excited to get to know everyone joining us for the first time. Between cracking clues in a homemade spy mission to exploring the ecosystem in the depths of the creek, there was never a dull moment. We may have had our ups and down, but the joy, friendships, and curiosity that took root will always be worth a little spilled paint and stormy days.

The Beachville District Museum strives to create a fun and engaging environment of curiosity, exploration, and learning. We couldn’t have done it without the dedication of our camp counselors, who put in the work to make this summer the best it could be, the support of our museum staff, who were always ready to jump in and help when needed, and our volunteers, who were here to lend a hand.

We hope that all of our campers return to school with fond memories of their time here and return to us next year ready to make more.

Riding the Rails with Estelle.Don’t miss out on the Beachville District Historical Society September Speaker Series. Enj...
08/26/2026

Riding the Rails with Estelle.

Don’t miss out on the Beachville District Historical Society September Speaker Series. Enjoy some refreshments while listening to an incredible talk by Scott Gillies, all about the tales of the Thames Valley Trolley. It’s a trolley good topic.

Tuesday September 8th starting at 7pm. No registration required, but seating is limited.

Unfortunately, due to the rainy weather forecast, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel today's car show. 🌧Our las...
08/23/2026

Unfortunately, due to the rainy weather forecast, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel today's car show. 🌧

Our last show of the season is scheduled for Sunday, September 27—we look forward to seeing you all then (fingers crossed for clear skies ☀)!

The August Community Car Show is this Sunday! Join us from 11am to 3pm to check out cool cars, browse vendor booths, and...
08/20/2026

The August Community Car Show is this Sunday!
Join us from 11am to 3pm to check out cool cars, browse vendor booths, and enjoy concessions. We’ll see you there!
Show cars are welcome after 9:30am.
For more information, check out our event page: August Community Car Show

Thank you to all who joined and supported the Beachville District Historical Society’s Annual Summer Beef BBQ Fundraiser...
08/19/2026

Thank you to all who joined and supported the Beachville District Historical Society’s Annual Summer Beef BBQ Fundraiser on Friday evening! We welcomed 200 guests to the museum grounds to enjoy a delicious, locally sourced meal, live music, lawn games, and a fantastic evening of community.

We are grateful to The Butcher Barn for the roast beef, Streef Produce Ltd. for the baked potatoes, Windy Willow Garden for the corn on the cob, Mt. Elgin United Church for the coleslaw, and our volunteers for preparing the baked beans and delicious salads. Miss Ingersoll Family Restaurant and our volunteers also provided a wonderful assortment of homemade pies. We also extend our thanks to All Celebrations for supplying the dinnerware, which helps us to reduce waste and keep the event sustainable, and to Ron Yuzark for joining us and photographing the event.

Live music for the evening was generously provided by the talented Jack London, Paul Vansaten, Eric Shain, Steve Szmeretzky, and Ray Thornton.🎶

Lastly, we owe sincere thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers, whose hard work and ongoing support ensured that the event ran smoothly from start to finish.

Proceeds from the evening will be directed to updating the museum's community road sign. Thank you for sharing a meal with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back next year! 🌽🥗🍰

As we gear up to join Baseball Canada at the 13U National Championships this weekend, we're looking back on baseball's l...
08/19/2026

As we gear up to join Baseball Canada at the 13U National Championships this weekend, we're looking back on baseball's long history in South-West Oxford ⚾

This patch and jacket from our collection were earned by Ed Wiseman during his time playing ball for the Foldens Bantam 'C' team in 1966-67.

From the early 1900s onward, the community of Foldens Corners always had a team in the South Oxford League, winning the Championship and Silver Cup on several occasions. Some other softball accolades include the 1966 and 1967 Bantam Boys Softball Team's championship wins from the Ontario Rural Softball Association (ORSA).

From 1926-1970, the Foldens community rallied around the ball fields. In 1926, a petition was signed and presented to the West Oxford Township Council requesting to build a community park at Foldens Corners. As a result of the petition, Council signed and passed bylaw No. 695 which gave a loan of $1000 to purchase land for a community park. The lot chosen for the new playing field was purchased from Franklin Folden Jr. and by 1970, a 71ft strip of land was added to the south side of the park which helped prevent balls from landing “out of bounds” too often.

In 1969, a movement was organized to illuminate the ball diamond for nightly games. To raise funds for the project, a 20-mile walk-a-thon was organized and 75 residents of Foldens participated, raising over $2500 that allowed them to start the project. The final product was completed by late summer of 1970 and a grand opening was held in August of that year.

These artifacts, and many more, will be displayed on Friday, August 21 at the 13U National Championships at Woodstock's Southside Park—be sure to stop by our booth to take a look!

The Beachville District Historical Society Annual Summer BBQ Fundraiser is Tomorrow. Join us from 5pm to 7pm, for good f...
08/13/2026

The Beachville District Historical Society Annual Summer BBQ Fundraiser is Tomorrow. Join us from 5pm to 7pm, for good food, good company, and a good time.

Enjoy a meal of locally sourced roast beef, baked potatoes, field-fresh corn and more. Lets not forget fun lawn games and live entertainment. All proceeds will be directed towards updating the museum community road sign.

Online ticket sales are now closed. Limited tickets remain. If you wish to purchase or reserve tickets please call the museum office at (519) 423-6497 to confirm availability.

Get your tickets while you can! The annual BDHS Beef BBQ is this Friday, August 14 and tickets are selling fast. Join us...
08/11/2026

Get your tickets while you can! The annual BDHS Beef BBQ is this Friday, August 14 and tickets are selling fast. Join us for a delicious locally-sourced meal, lawn games, live music and neighbourly connection. We'll see you there! 🍽

Tickets can be purchased by calling the museum at 519-423-6497 or online at beachvilledistrictmuseum.com/bbq

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584367 Beachville Road
Woodstock, ON
N0J1A0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+1 519-423-6497

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