At our annual meeting in May of 2025, the society’s board and membership voted to change the name of the “Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society” to “Oakland County Historical Society”. We also voted to amend our bylaws to reflect the change. We made the decision to change the name for a couple of reasons, first and foremost that the new name reflects our mission more fully than the old
Held at the Pontiac Little Art Theatre, 47 North Saginaw. A guaranteed good time for a good cause! Silent Auction and Live Auction Cash Bar Ticket Proceeds Benefit both the Oakland History Center and the Pontiac Little Art Theatre (both non-profits) Tickets for sale at the Oakland History Center or at this link: LocalHop.
The Story of Burying Our Clinton River in Downtown Pontiac, presented by Mike McGuinness at the Crofoot Ballroom in downtown Pontiac. Doors open at 7 PM, talk at 8. Free admission, cash bar available.
Join us in Downtown Pontiac for a multi-course meal with a classic car theme. Featuring recipes inspired by the Ford Diamond Jubilee Recipe Collection, published 1978 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company. Join the Oakland History Center on a gastronomic journey, prepared by Plain and Fancy Food. Support a good cause while you enjoy a taste of history and celebrate something timeless – great food!
Don’t miss this dynamic annual walking tour, as we explore the historic Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac, Michigan. It is educational, it is fun, and it is outdoors. The event will happen rain or shine. Purchase your tickets today, or you may miss out — tickets have sold out in previous years. This year’s theme is “The Dead Poet and the Society” and we will be telling the stories of
Free, family friendly celebration held at the Oakland History Center! Free Ice Cream Food Trucks Live Music Reenactors Mansion Tours Historic Demonstrations Flea Market Vendor Booths Kids Crafts
All members of the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society are hereby invited to the 150th Annual Meeting of the Members on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. In fact, even if you’re not members: please join us. The meeting will be held at the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph in Pontiac. We will be entering the courthouse via the South Entrance, located on Court
Join us at the Oakland History Center for a culinary trip through the history of some of the many churches in Pontiac. You’ll enjoy dishes inspired by cookbooks from the congregations of First Presbyterian, All Saints Episcopal, Central United Methodist (now located in Waterford–but we don’t hold that against them), Notre Dame Prep and more! The menu will include recipes dating back to 1895, the early 1900’s, and more modern
Held at Pontiac’s Little Art Theatre, it’s a guaranteed good time, for a good cause! Silent and Live auctions, cash bar–proceeds will go to support our non-profit Historical Society and the non-profit Pontiac’s Little Art Theatre. Tickets to this event are just $20!
A guaranteed fun, festive fall time! Strolling Reception – Silent Auction & Live Auction Tickets benefit both our non-profit Historical Society and the non-profit Pontiac Creative Arts Center To purchase tickets via localhop, click here, or visit the History Center at 405 Cesar Chavez, or call (248) 338-6732.