About Us
Our Shop
Oxford Hall is a authenitic Irish and Celtic gift shop. We strive to bring to Central PA unique merchandise that reflects the traditions of Ireland and Great Britain. We know that you can shop anywhere and we feel blessed that you choose us for your shopping needs. We love helping you find that special item for yourself or to give to someone. We look for items from both the US and Europe that reflect our policy of quality, fair price, and traditional Celtic design.
Coming in 2010
New Oxford Hall at 233 Bridge Street
Our Awards
CIE Tours 2010 Award for Best Travel Sales to Ireland
Cindy Recieved "Best 50 Woment in Business" State of PA Econ. Developement 2009
Freedom Team Salute US Army Commendation 2009
Earned Certification for Federation Jewelry Manufactures of Ireland 2009
Harrisburg Magazines Simply the Best Ethnic Shop 2008, 2009
Earned Certification from CIE Tours in Ireland to Sale Travel
Sentinal Newspapers 2007 Best Gift Shop/ West Shore
Susquehanna Style Magazine "Our Favorite Things" List 2007
Harrisburg AOH Contribution to Irish Coulture Award Recogition
Recognitions from PA State and Harrisburg St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee
Our Community
We love being located in Historic Old Towne New Cumberland. We also know that without the support of the community, we cannot continue to grow and thrive. We also believe we have an obligation to give back. Finding vendors who choose both fair trade and sustainable business policies are part of how we choose to do business. We also devote recources and time to several organizations who we believe contribute greatly to Central PA. These organizations include:
Susquehanna Folk Music Society: This great organization brings Roots music to central PA. This inlcudes some of the best Irish and Celtic Musicians to visit the area.
Vickies Angel Walk: You gotta love Micky Minnich and the volunteers who work on his charity named after his late wife, Vickie. Vickies donated 100% of the money they raise to local families who are dealing with cancer.
We also support the local Catholic and Public Schools, Community Groups, Celtic and Irish Groups and the New Cumberland Community.
Our History
Oxford Hall Irish Too was opened by Tom and Barbara Washburn in 1985. The first Oxford Hall was located in the Washburn’s beautiful family Victorian home in New Oxford, PA. The shop sold a wonderful selection of Irish woolens, jewelry and fine gifts. This shop also inlcuded and antiques shop located behind the main store. Tom and Barbara closed the original Oxford Hall in 2006.
In 1991, the Washburn family opened a second Oxford Hall on Bridge Street in New Cumberland, PA. This business is now owned by Steve and Cindy Washburn, the second generation of the Washburn family. The New Cumberland Oxford Hall store is over 2,300 square feet and has an expanded selection of imports. The shop includes a full line of quality goods from Ireland and the British Isles. We also stock first communion, confirmation and baptism gifts, Holy Cards, Saints Medals and other religious items.
In 2008 Oxford Hall expanded their business by becoming the supplier for the Gift Shop at the Cathedral at St Patrick’s parish in Harrisburg, We are thrilled to have this honor to help the parish by supplying the merchandise for their shop. A portion of the proceeds of the sales goes directly to the parish.
Now in its third and largest location at 315 Bridge Street, the shop features Irish Woolens, Scottish Clan Jewelry and Tartans, Welsh China, Belleek Pottery, as well as Celtic Wedding Bands and Jewelry. There is even a Tea Corner and Food Market. Stop in for a pot of Tea, cup of coffee and an authentic Irish Scone. The Food Market features a large selection of Imported Foods. We get Brown Bread and Frozen Foods from Galtee and Tommy Maloney.
Our Merchandise
Jewelry: Fado - ShanOre - Solvar - Celtic and Heraldic - JMH - Black Dragon Wales - Touchstone Scotland - Heather Gems - J Z Blackman - Susan Bowdan
Fine Gifts: Beleek - Galway Crystal - Mullingar Pewter - Irish Country Pottery - Fine Art - Oghams - Tea Pots - Welsh Love Spoons - Celtic Crosses - Guinness Authentic Merchandise and Pub Ware -Inis - Fragrances of Ireland - Yardley of London - Truefit n Hill - Flasks - Quaichs - Sgian Dugh
Apparel: Brannigan Weavers - Jonathan Richards - John Hanna - Jimmy Hourihan - Locharran Tartans - Welsh Family Tartans - Buchan Tartans - House of Edgar - Muckross House Weavers
Barbarian Rugby - Canterburry of New Zealand - Landsdown - Hanna Weavers - Avoca - Utlikilts - Amerikilts
Food: Frozen Foods from Galtee, Tommy Maloney, Kerrygold Cheeses and Butter, Cadbury Candies, McVities, Jacobs, Burton, McCann, Scottish and Irish Oatmeal, Jams, Jellies, Lemon Curd, Lakeside Irish Mustards, Clotted Cream, Crisps, H.P. Sauce, Custards, Scones and Bread Mixes, Frozen Meat Pies and Breads, Branston Pickle, Bisto and much more.
Thank You for Shopping with us at Oxford Hall
Oxford Hall Celtic Shop has strived to create a truly authentic Celtic experience. We invite you to visit our shop.
Steve and Cindy Washburn
Call us toll free 1-877-719-9988
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 10-5 Thur, Fri 10-7 Sunday Noon -4
