Oxford Historical Society Plans 19th Annual Peach Festival

The Oxford Historical Society will host its 19th Annual Peach Festival from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, at the Great Hill United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Road in Seymour.

The festival will feature homemade biscuits with fresh peaches and whipped cream, topped with Rich Farm's peach ice cream. Takeout orders will be available.

There is a fee for admission which includes one serving of dessert. Bottled water, tea and coffee will also be available.

This year the Peach Festival display will celebrate Oxford's patriots who served in either military or civilian roles during the Revolutionary War. There will be over 100 men included whose service records and connection with Oxford has been verified. Research continues to cover the full term of the conflict from 1775 through 1783.

In addition to gravestone photographs, newspaper clippings and historic art works picturing the American Revolution will be on view.

The festival will also feature displays on the Hale-Coleman Peach Farm, formerly located on Great Hill and Peach Farm Roads. Raising peaches was once a major enterprise in Seymour and Oxford.

Those seeking additional information may call 203 888-0230.