The City of Oxford was founded as a home for Miami University in 1810. In 2014, Oxford was rated by Forbes Magazine as the "Best College Town" in the United States. Oxford is home to an array of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Uptown Music Concerts and the Wine Festival. Oxford has several museums throughout the town. The Robert A. Hefner Museum of Natural History, the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum, the William Holmes McGuffey Museum, and the Miami University Art Museum (MUAM).
