Oak Hill Cemetery Walk – From the Cook Book to the Courthouse
2408, 2019

Oak Hill Cemetery Walk – From the Cook Book to the Courthouse

Join us as we celebrate the Suffrage Movement of the early 20th century with an interpretive walk through Oak HIll Cemetery. Meet us at Pine Grove and the Wisner Mansion for free parking and shuttle service to the cemetery. Please pre-register! Call 248-338-6732 for tickets and information, or click here to register and purchase tickets: https://getlocalhop.com/oak-hill-cemetery-walk/event/qMr5ol6Wpz/ Comfortable walking shoes recommended Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Proceeds

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Pioneer Reunion and Social
1106, 2019

Pioneer Reunion and Social

Join us as we celebrate the pioneers and early settlers of Oakland County at our annual summer event, this year called the “Pioneer Reunion and Social”. Other cool news: FREE ADMISSION this year! Thanks to a generous donation, guests are invited to come participate in the Reunion with no admission cost (although any sales on the campus are of course not free). Please bring your friends and family!

War’s Casualties: Hopes & Dreams Dashed – Robert Dustman
1106, 2019

War’s Casualties: Hopes & Dreams Dashed – Robert Dustman

A book based on letters home “Defining Moments: A True Story of War, Family Conflict & Reconciliation;” details how war shaped one man. This memoir, written by the soldier’s eldest son, captures in vivid detail Bill Dustman’s transformation from a boy into a man. Robert’s presentation will not be a replay of the experiences his father, G. William Dustman, experienced in the South Pacific during World War II. Instead, he

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Stories of the Myrick Palmer House – Mark Thomas
2503, 2019

Stories of the Myrick Palmer House – Mark Thomas

The Myrick Palmer house has been home to members of some of Pontiac’s early pioneer families. This stately lady has graced West Huron Street for many years. Evocative of a time long gone, Mark knows some of her secrets and will share them with you. Come hear him tell tales of this beautiful vintage home. Mark Thomas is a member of OCPHS and excellent speaker. As a retired real estate

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Cancelled: Underground Railroad Historic Site Tour III – Dr. Willie Payne
2303, 2019

Cancelled: Underground Railroad Historic Site Tour III – Dr. Willie Payne

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Look for another tour later in the year! This tour explores sites in Pontiac, Orchard Lake, Walled Lake, Farmington and Detroit used to harbor southern fugitive slaves. You’ll hear stories of how local abolitionists helped them escape to Canada on the Underground Railroad.

USS Michigan: Great Lakes Guardian – Larry Hathcock
1003, 2019

USS Michigan: Great Lakes Guardian – Larry Hathcock

For over eighty years the USS Michigan operated on the Great Lakes. When the Michigan was launched in December 1843, it became the first iron hulled ship in the US Navy. Built as a deterrent to British naval strength, the USS Michigan would become involved with stopping timber pirates, the King Strang assassination and the plot to free Confederate POW’s on Johnson’s Island during the Civil War. This talk will

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Mini-Lecture: Native American Show & Tell presented by Dwight Keith
2402, 2019

Mini-Lecture: Native American Show & Tell presented by Dwight Keith

Dwight is past president of the Oakland County Earth Science and Rock Club, as well as being an avid collector & dealer of unusual antiques. Come see what he has in store as he shows some of his Native American artifacts and tells the tales of their origin. This talk is not to be missed! Admission $7 – light refreshments will be served.

Pine Grove Closed – Snow Day
1202, 2019

Pine Grove Closed – Snow Day

Baby, it’s cold outside. And the Pontiac School District sets our schedule – we follow along. The schools are closed today.

Pine Grove Closed – Snow Days!
2901, 2019

Pine Grove Closed – Snow Days!

Baby, it’s cold outside. And the Pontiac School District sets our schedule – we follow along. Pine Grove is closed Tuesday January 29th and Wednesday January 30th due to the weather. Here’s hoping for Thursday!

Mini-Lecture – Elizabeth Denison Forth – Rosie Richardson
2301, 2019

Mini-Lecture – Elizabeth Denison Forth – Rosie Richardson

Elizabeth Dennison Forth – Emancipated Woman Presented by Rosie Richardson Lisette Denison Forth was born a slave near Detroit, worked as a maid, became a Pontiac landowner, and philanthropist. Celebrating Black History Month, Rosie Richardson will speak on Lisette’s early life, freedom, and her contribution in the building of St James Episcopal Church in Grosse Ile. Her life story has been documented by Michigan Historic Site Markers, the National Register

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