Join the Woodstock Art Gallery in celebrating Black History Month this February with a free showing of the 2019 film “Harriet” (rated PG-13) and a special spoken word presentation by Duane Kumala-Thomas, “Resilience in (Black) History."
Wednesday, Feb.4, 2026, 6 – 9 p.m.
Market Centre Theatre, 22 Reeve St.
Ages 13+
Cost: Free (registration required)
Register online at
https://bit.ly/3SwEr8D
February 18 - Join us at Otterville Station Museum to learn about Otterville's Black History. Tours will take place at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 and are expected to last 15-20 minutes.
The South Norwich Historical Society's regular coffee morning will be taking place at this time, so stop in for a mug and a treat before or after the tour.
Donations to the Historical Society help us to keep history alive in Otterville!
Recommended donation: $5 per person
Flag Raisings in Oxford County for Black History Month 2026
Join us this February to celebrate Black History Month in Oxford County. Commemorate the history of our Black communities and learn how diverse the growing community is today.
Pan-African Flag raisings and receptions including a historical display and spoken word presentation will be held in the following communities throughout the month:
Ingersoll
Tuesday Feb. 3rd at 10:00 am
Dewan Park, 90 Thames Street South
Reception to follow at the Ingersoll Public Library, (130 Oxford Street).
Woodstock
Tuesday Feb 10th at 10:00 am
Oxford County Administration Building, 21 Reeve Street
And following at the City of Woodstock flagpole in Musuem Square
Reception afterwards at the Woodstock Museum, (466 Dundas Street).
Norwich
Tuesday Feb. 17th at 10:00 am
Norwich Community Centre, 53 Stover Street South
Reception to follow at the Community Centre’s Auditorium
Tillsonburg
Tuesday Feb. 24th at 10:00 am
South Broadway Park.
Reception to follow at Tillsonburg Public Library, (2 Library Lane).
Everyone is welcome.
Media Contact:
Heather Rennalls