Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society is the steward of the estate of Pine Grove. This commitment is accomplished through the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers and friends. Come join us for an evening to show you our appreciation of your support! Thank you!
The first meeting of the Oakland County History Alliance (soon to have a different name). Here is the agenda: – Meet and greet – Presentation – what the OCHA is all about – Discussion: Structure of the organization, participation levels, meeting frequency, and in general how we all want this to work – Choose a new name for this alliance – we can’t use alliance – Time dependent: break out
** Note: Event Rescheduled Due To Weather ** Hot off the Presses! Meet author John Cohassey as he shares information about the day to day experiences of the soldiers of the Michigan 22nd Infantry. John’s new book will be available for sale & signing that evening. This is an informal gathering, light refreshments will be provided. This history explores the 22nd’s day-to-day experiences in Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia. John
The Pontiac School District is closed today due to road conditions, and since the schools are closed, well then so are we. Please stay safe out there, we will be open Thursday, weather permitting. Photo of the Pine Grove campus, circa 1920. Courtesy of the David C Wallace Collection, Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society.
Confederate Postage in the Civil War Presented by Tom Nelson, Adjunct Professor at MCCC – Tom will be presenting a slide show of the history of the Confederate States postal system during the Civil War. At first the South used pre-war postage stamps and local provisionals. By June 1861 the System had become centralized in Richmond for the duration of the war. Tom will present the postage In chronological order as
Join us as we host a free Holiday Party for kids in our schoolhouse!
Join us as we host a Holiday Workshop in the Schoolhouse! Make ornaments, learn a little history, have a lot of fun!
Join us as we host a Holiday Workshop in the Schoolhouse! Make ornaments, learn a little history, have a lot of fun!
Visit the Wisner Mansion all decked out in Victorian Holiday splendor!
Visit the Wisner Mansion all decked out in Victorian Holiday splendor!