Following a short business meeting and election of board members, our guest will be Greg Kowalski, Chairman of the Hamtramck Historical Commission, who will share his experiences opening and running the city's Historical Museum.
Bring a dish to pass if you’d like
All are Welcome
The next program in our Small Talk series features Steven Stanford
& Russell Doré, presenting “Henry Ford: Life and Times”.
Bring your Ford car and show it off! Any vintage welcome!
No registration fee
Each Ford car owner will receive a “Certificate of Participation”
Admission is $5 or free to new members who join on the day of the talk.
Cake, coffee & punch served
Small Talks are informative and engaging presentations on historical topics, presented on periodic Sunday afternoons in the Carriage House. Admission is $5, or free to members who join on the day of the talk.
Click on the attachment link, immediately below, to view the flyer about the presentation. For a complete listing of 2013 Small Talks, visit our Events page.
Our hours may vary due to the schedules of our volunteers or due to inclement weather. To ensure that a volunteer will be here to assist you, please call ahead before visiting. As a general guideline, our office is now open Tuesday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our Research Library continues to be open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., on the first Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., or by appointment. Group Tours of Pine Grove must be arranged in advance.
OCPHS members interested in serving on the board of directors may contact the office for an information packet detailing requirements and application deadlines. A slate of candidates will be presented at our Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 18.
Board members serve three year terms; officers are elected annually. Our success depends upon the hard work of members willing to contribute their skills and resources. If you would like to explore this possibility, please let us know.
The History of Oakland County 1817-1877 is the theme of our 2013 calendar, featuring pioneer families and their homesteads. These calendars make great gifts for history buffs or for anyone who wants a one-of-a-kind calendar! Order now and we will waive shipping charges on the calendar while supplies last. Please browse our on-line Store for other items you might enjoy. Proceeds from your purchases help support OCPHS.
In 2010, a vandal severely damaged the Wisner House. He was caught and punished, but his damage led to more than a year's worth of restoration effort to repair the Wisner House. A preservation project of this magnitude would not have been possible without the generous support of many members, volunteers, and donors. That support enabled us to repair the extensive masonry damage from the vandalism, to repair exterior wood trim and install new gutters and downspouts, and to completely replace the aging and damaged roof. Work continues, and donations are still welcome to help cover costs incurred and to fund the remaining phases of this project, including repairing interior plaster damage, making additional masonry repairs to the Wisner House walls, and continuing security upgrades for the property. To make a contribution, please visit our Donate page and note Roof/Restoration as the purpose of your tax-deductible gift. Thank you so much to those who have supported this project.
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