Oxford Museum

Oxford Museum Showcasing the more than 325 years of Oxford, MD history. Exhibits are exclusively devoted to its people, their way of life, and their contributions.

Oxford was a busy colonial port trading with England long before the Revolution. To celebrate that history, we've added ...
05/31/2026

Oxford was a busy colonial port trading with England long before the Revolution. To celebrate that history, we've added a collection of antique English china and vintage Americana—beautiful pieces that bring the story of early Oxford to life. Stop in and explore!

Open Friday - Sunday 10-4
Summer hours are back!

101 S. MORRIS ST
OXFORD, MD 21654
410-226-0191
[email protected]

The Oxford Museum does many things. It of course tells the story of our very historic town, and our Semiquincentennial e...
05/20/2026

The Oxford Museum does many things. It of course tells the story of our very historic town, and our Semiquincentennial exhibit is a good story. Oxford, Maryland in the 1740s was a small but active port town on the Tred Avon River. Though modest in size, it played an important role in the to***co trade, linking nearby plantations to larger Chesapeake and Atlantic markets. The town consisted of only a few dozen buildings clustered near the waterfront, including houses, warehouses, taverns, and wharves. Most travel and commerce occurred by boat rather than by road. We ‘rode the tide of the Revolution’, and our exhibit shows how.

You know that we are lucky to have our own museum, where neighbors work diligently to preserve the history of our American small town. We bring neighbors together; we build community. We document the life of Oxford. Historic preservation is promoted with the Hanks Award. And everybody knows that we give great parties! All you have to do is join. The Oxford Museum serves you.

To become a members: https://oxfordmuseummd.square.site/membership-donation Or come in person!

Summer Hours begin this Memorial Day Weekend:
OPEN Fri-Mon 10-4
Please note that Monday hours will ONLY apply to summer holiday weekends

101 S Morris St
Oxford, MD
410.226.0191
[email protected]

It’s that time of year when we want to recognize the extraordinary efforts by individuals, organizations and others in p...
05/12/2026

It’s that time of year when we want to recognize the extraordinary efforts by individuals, organizations and others in preserving the unique history and heritage of Oxford, Maryland and the surrounding area. The Oxford Museum is announcing the Douglas Hanks, Jr. 2026 Preservation Award Nominations. We want your submission! The form is available here:https://oxfordmuseummd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hanks-Nomination-Form-1.pdf

See website for Qualifying Activities:
Restoration and Renovation Projects
Outstanding Service in Preservation
Stewardship
Lifetime Contribution
….in any of these categories. https://oxfordmuseummd.org/doug-hanks-jr-oxford-preservation-award/.

Nominations are due by July 1st. https://oxfordmuseummd.org

It’s that time of year when we want to recognize the extraordinary efforts by individuals, organizations and others in p...
05/12/2026

It’s that time of year when we want to recognize the extraordinary efforts by individuals, organizations and others in preserving the unique history and heritage of Oxford, Maryland and the surrounding area. The Oxford Museum is announcing the Douglas Hanks, Jr. 2025 Preservation Award Nominations. We want your submission! The form is available here:https://oxfordmuseummd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hanks-Nomination-Form-1.pdf

See website for Qualifying Activities:
Restoration and Renovation Projects
Outstanding Service in Preservation
Stewardship
Lifetime Contribution
….in any of these categories. https://oxfordmuseummd.org/doug-hanks-jr-oxford-preservation-award/.

Nominations are due by July 1st. https://oxfordmuseummd.org

The Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage is this Saturday, May 9th, and we know you’re coming, because the Oxford Museum i...
05/05/2026

The Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage is this Saturday, May 9th, and we know you’re coming, because the Oxford Museum is a noteworthy’Drive-by’ in your itinerary. Come see for yourself how Oxford was Carried on the Tide of the Revolution.

Our shop is carrying antique and vintage items, including English chinaware and Americana. Plus the Maryland Pilgrimage Heritage 250th anniversary silk scarves.

Open Friday - Sunday 12-4 until Memorial Day
(Summer hours will return after Memorial Day)

101 S. MORRIS ST
OXFORD, MD 21654
410-226-0191
[email protected]

Summer is coming, and best of all, school will be out! You can put the books away and join in on the history of Oxford. ...
04/29/2026

Summer is coming, and best of all, school will be out! You can put the books away and join in on the history of Oxford.

Oxford Museum https://oxfordmuseummd.org/ is looking for a PAID INTERN for the summer.

Make some money and enhance your resume. Application due by May 22nd.

The Oxford Museum Semiquincentennial exhibit is open, and we had the party to prove it! Become a member and you can come...
04/26/2026

The Oxford Museum Semiquincentennial exhibit is open, and we had the party to prove it! Become a member and you can come to all of our parties, too.

Come see for yourself how Oxford was Carried on the Tide of the Revolution.

Open Friday - Sunday 12-4 until Memorial Day
(Summer hours will return after Memorial Day)

101 S. MORRIS ST
OXFORD, MD 21654
410-226-0191
[email protected]

The flags are up at the Oxford Museum, and so is the tide. As our country was carried on the tide of the Revolution, so ...
04/22/2026

The flags are up at the Oxford Museum, and so is the tide. As our country was carried on the tide of the Revolution, so was Oxford. Just read the words of our fellow Oxfordian, Jeremiah Banning, and you will hear the waves of the Revolution crashing on the shores of our town:

Jeremiah Banning 1750: “Oxford, the most commercial port in Maryland... seven or eight large ships at one time have frequently been lying at Oxford... commerce, splendour and the agreeable hurry of business. “

Jeremiah Banning 1793: “The poor, drooping and forsaken Oxford... whose strands and streets were once covered with busy, noisy crowds, rushing in common from almost every quarter of the Globe, (now) have more the appearance of an uninhabited island...”

Opening Day this Saturday, April 25th @ noon…following the parade. Come and see the story of Oxford during the tumultuous time of our country’s Revolution.

The Oxford Museum
101 S Morris St
Oxford, MD
410.226.0191

250 years ago, our country rebelled. The Oxford Museum will give you a look at what our town looked like then. Do you wa...
04/17/2026

250 years ago, our country rebelled. The Oxford Museum will give you a look at what our town looked like then.

Do you want a SNEAK PREVIEW?
Thursday, April 23rd 3 PM – become a DOCENT and you are welcome.
Friday, April 24th 5-7 PM – MEMBER PARTY. If you haven’t joined, join and come.

Saturday, April 25th 12-4 PM OPENING DAY.
After the parade on Oxford Day. Come one, come all!

Joining the Oxford Museum = Community Fun all season.

The Oxford Museum
101 South Morris St
Oxford, MD 21654
410.226.0191

[email protected]

Loyalist? Patriot? It’s time for you to choose! The Oxford Museum opens our Semiquincentennial exhibit on Oxford Day, Ap...
04/13/2026

Loyalist? Patriot? It’s time for you to choose! The Oxford Museum opens our Semiquincentennial exhibit on Oxford Day, April 25th. After the parade. Come and you will see the story of our town of Oxford as it was 250 years ago.

Before the Revolution, Oxford, Maryland was a thriving British port. Ships crowded our wharf, carrying to***co, grain, and British goods across the Atlantic. Prosperity bound us to England, but unrest was brewing. When the colonies declared independence, Oxford found itself torn between loyalty to the Crown and the promise of freedom. The choices made here shaped our fortunes for centuries to come.

“Our livelihoods depend on His Majesty’s ships. Rebellion means ruin.”

“We are taxed, yet we have no voice. Enough.”

“I do not know which side to trust. All I know is my ship lies idle.”

Which side would you be on? We know you’d be on the side of the Museum as a member…join, if you haven’t. Come on April 25th and decide for yourself.

101 S. MORRIS ST, PO BOX 131,
OXFORD, MD 21654
410-226-0191
[email protected]

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101 S Morris Street
Oxford, MD
21654

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Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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