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RENT THE HISTORIC OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER!
Host your special celebration or gathering at the Oxford Community Center in historic Oxford, Maryland!
The Oxford Community Center is located to the left as you enter into the quaint town of Oxford, in Talbot County, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It is a historic and versatile facility offering a variety of spaces suitable for many uses along with ample, free parking, and handicap accessibility in both the front and the rear of the building. Partial and whole building rental options are available. The Oxford Community Center prides itself on being flexible and we strive to accommodate most event needs to ensure our renting guests with the utmost satisfaction.
Past events at the Oxford Community Center include weddings, receptions, meetings, retreats, galas, plays, concerts, lectures, family reunions and more!
If you’re interested in learning more about hosting an event at the Oxford Community Center, click the inquiry button, fill out the form and we will reach out to you to discuss your special gathering. We are also available by phone at 410-226-5904 and you can email us anytime at [email protected].
All rental packages are customizable. We are excited for the opportunity to work with you!
Event Spaces
Auditorium
The auditorium is the central room of the building, with a high ceiling and three sets of large palladium windows with motorized shades on the north, east, and west sides. The room has a fully-curtained stage, a large 8 x 13 screen, and theater lighting and sound systems. Capacity - 198 theatre style event, 170 for banquet seating
Hospitality Room
Next to the commercial kitchen, this carpeted room has large windows facing west with a large attached patio with steps down to the west lawn. There is a large counter running along one side and a bar area with sink and small refrigerator on the opposite side. Double doors separate this room from the auditorium. The Hospitality Room is used frequently in conjunction with auditorium events for food, beverages, and socializing. Capacity - 21-32 people depending on set up.
Room 2
At the front of the building, room 2 is well lit with windows on the north and east sides, blackboard in the front, large “push-pin” board along one side, and two rear counters with a cushioned window seat between them. This room contains a pull-down projection screen and an exit door to the outside, blackboard, pushpin board, exit door. LCD projector included It is used most often for board, committee, and civic meetings, as well as for small theatre seating style presentations. Capacity - up to 60 people.
Room 4
This room is perfect for arts and crafts classes. A wall of windows faces east, and one side of the room holds a large counter area with a sink at one end. Directly across the auditorium from the Hospitality Room, room 4 also has double doors between it and the auditorium and is often used for overflow seating and/or for an additional bar or food area for large events. Capacity - 25-50 people depending on set up.
Room 5
Located at the rear of the building, room 5 has large windows on the west and south sides. It has four mirrored “make up” stations in each corner of the room and is used frequently as a dressing room for theatrical performances and large events, as well as a pleasant, sunny exercise room. Capacity 24-50 people depending on set up.
Full Kitchen
Use applies to the use of the stove and ovens and commercial sinks. The kitchen alone may be rented by special arrangement. Light kitchen use means use as a staging area for prepared food brought to OCC and includes use of microwave – no cooking.
2024 Rates
Floor Plans, Rental Agreement, Policies and Additonal Information
For additional information or questions please contact Keri-Ann Thomas at [email protected]
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