Oxford – A concert and picnic will be held at the Huguenot Fort, Fort Hill Road, Oxford, Sunday, Sept. 11 at noon to celebrate “Life in the Huguenot Settlement.”
Festivities will include a concert by local artists, Huguenot settlement narratives, exhibits and historical displays, presentations, Huguenot essay readings and awards, prizes, and a tour of the fort. Free pastries will be served.
Attendees are invited to bring a picnic lunch, cooler, blanket and chairs. No grills, fires or alcohol beverages will be allowed.
The event is sponsored by The Huguenot Memorial Society of Oxford and the Oxford Historical Commission. The concert is funded by the Oxford Cultural Council. Bass DJ Entertainment will also be onsite.
The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 18. For more information visit www.thehuguenotmemorialsocietyofoxford.org.