The Twitchell Rowland Homestead Museum Showcases a Holiday Village and Display of Vintage Toys

The Twitchell Rowland Homestead Museum will showcase a miniature village decorated for the holidays and a display of vintage toys on Sunday, December 1 and Sunday, December 15.  Staffed by members of the Oxford Historical Society, the museum is open from 2-4 p.m. and located at 60 Towner Lane in Oxford.  Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Hundreds of tiny buildings, people, animals and accessories make up the lamp-lit town of yesteryear.  Collected by Oxford Historical Society President Louise Burr from tag sale finds, gifts and a few purchases, the landscape features a ski slope, shops, twirling skaters and a working railroad.

Also on display will be a variety of vintage toys which belonged to Mrs. Burr and to her two sisters, Eleanor Sturges and Jessie King.  Purchased from 1930 to 1950, the playthings include circus figures, wind-up tin birds, early mechanical Disney figures, a tray featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and small games such as a bowling set.

The 1755 saltbox farmhouse will be decorated with greens and seasonal ornaments for the holidays.  Additional information is available by calling Nancy Farnum at 203 888-0230.