The Plattsville & District Heritage Society

06/25/2026

Today, the Oxford County Archives is highlighting a piece of local history from their collections.

Celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, Plattsville, Ontario, is a historic village within the Township of Blandford-Blenheim. The Village was established around 1851 by Samuel Platt, who built its first mill, and served as the first Postmaster, and held the office of Justice of Peace for many years.

Located along Smith’s Creek, by 1862 the village had a population of 500 and included such successful businesses as Warnock, Farrand & Co. (woolen factory), N. Fried & Co. (cabinet, chair, and pail factory), and A. McArthur & Co. (foundry).
Visit the Plattsville Park and Arena to take part in the numerous activities planned to celebrate this momentous milestone.

Image credit: Plattsville – early 1900s; COA169 Plattsville Women’s Institute.

06/25/2026

Our access ramp is up at Chesterfield! Thanks to Access Ramp & Mobility Systems Inc, St. Thomas for installation and the Oxford Community Foundation for their financial support. We are thankful!

06/22/2026

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

Wow. What a day!

On behalf of the Plattsville 175 Executive Committee, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this incredible milestone with us.

From the Firefighter Breakfast in the morning to the spectacular Drone Show that lit up the night sky, and everything in between, the day was filled with laughter, memories, community spirit, and hometown pride.

We were blessed with perfect weather, attendance far beyond what we imagined, and a level of community support that truly showcased what makes Plattsville such a special place. Whether you attended an event, participated in the parade, visited vendors, enjoyed the entertainment, volunteered your time, or simply stopped by to be part of the celebration, thank you.

A special thank you goes out to our volunteers, sponsors, community groups, performers, vendors, emergency services, and organizing committee members. Events like this simply do not happen without the dedication and generosity of so many people.

The community spirit on display throughout the day was beyond compare and is something we can all be proud of.

Thank you for helping make Plattsville's 175th Anniversary Celebration a day we will never forget! ❤️🎉

06/21/2026

🎟️💥 50/50 DRAW – CHANCE TO WIN BIG! 💥🎟️

The excitement is building for Innerkip Lions Weekend, and so is our 50/50 Draw!

🏆 One lucky winner will take home half the pot!
🎟️ Tickets are just $5 each or 5 for $20
❤️ Proceeds stay right here in our community, supporting local projects, programs, and events.

Whether you’re celebrating with us June 26–28 or just want to support a great cause, every ticket helps make a difference.

📧 To reserve tickets or for more information, email us at [email protected]

🎉 You play. We all win!


Lottery Licence # M761986

06/21/2026

Should be a great day! Lots of activities for everyone, hope you can join us!

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

Canadian Heritage thanks for your support of our big day Saturday, June 20, 2026 for Plattsville 175 Anniversary .