Visitors to the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum will be transported to 1917 France this weekend.
INGERSOLL - The Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum is hosting a special event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
On Sunday the museum grounds will be transformed into a World War One site from the enlistment office and Parade Square to trench warfare training and the 'Battle for Hill 290' (dubbed after the museum's address). Curator Scott Gillies tells Heart FM they are going to have some authentic WWI planes flying overhead that day as well.
"We have aircraft flying in from the Great War Flying Museum out of Brampton, so we have put in a request for the Red Baron and Snoopy to swoop in over the grounds, so watch the skies on Sunday June 11th."
Gillies says this immersive interactive public event is just one way they are commemorating the centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and Oxford's own 168th Battalion.
"The Cheese Factory is going to be turned into an enlistment office, so you can go in and sign on to protect king and country. The museum school is going to be transformed into a French Tavern, we have exhibits and hands on activities in the main building relating to the home front. In the park you can do anything from calisthenics and physical training classes to enjoying a narrated fashion show that explains all of the different types of uniforms and clothing that people wore during the first world war."
Everyone is invited to stop by and check it out and experience what life was like during the Great War. Admission is $2 for people 14 years of age and older.
Bob Cole Dies at the Age of 90
County Discusses Safety Concerns During Pride Events
BBBS of Oxford Calling for Mentors
OCNVA Preparing for Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration
Woodstock Sports Fields Not Open Yet
Sister Cities Logo Finalists
New Coaches Coming to Tavistock Braves
Norfolk OPP Investigation Leads to Charge
U14 Girls Oxford Attack Continue Season
Province Increasing Speed Limit on 10 Sections of Highways
EZT Strategic Plan Survey Closing Soon
Realtors Care Food Drives Returns!
Plattsville Celebrates New Housing Complex
Two Have Licence Suspensions in Oxford
False 9-1-1 Calls Hit Norfolk County
Woodstock Choralaires Hosting 70s Themed Show
Thamesford Tim Hortons Accepting Smile Cookie Preorders
Three Vehicle Crash Investigation in Brant
News Poll: Blood Donation
WCI Red Players Present: Concert for the Cure 2024
