In October of 1818, five men spent twelve days exploring Oakland County’s lakes area. When they returned, they wrote a newspaper article describing what they found in glowing terms. When it was received in Detroit and New York, the article kicked off the settlement of Pontiac and the creation of Oakland County. Why did they go? What did they see? What did they do when they returned? As with all
Join 4 presenters as they tell the story of an early expedition into the county.
A family friendly tour of 19th century customs, featuring the ghosts of the Wisner family and friends telling their stories. Children’s crafts and light refreshments served in the Schoolhouse after your tour. Tickets: $10.00 per person, sold in the Gift Shop.
Due to high demand, historian Willie Payne and the Oakland County Historical Society will conduct a second Underground Railroad Historic Site Tour. You will explore sites in Pontiac, Orchard Lake, Walled Lake, Farmington and Detroit used to harbor southern fugitive slaves and hear stories of how local abolitionists helped them escape to Canada on the Underground Railroad. Capacity: 56 people, transportation by coach. Cost: $35.00 per person, includes light lunch.
Saddle Up! . A Dinner & Auction to benefit Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society, Pine Grove Historical Museum and the Wisner House. When: Friday, October 5, 2018 6 P.M. – 10 p.m. Where: Lafayette Grande Banquet Facility 1 Lafayette, Downtown Pontiac Buffet Dinner/Cash Bar Live & Silent Auctions Tickets: $40 per person (Hurry: Only $35 if purchased by Sep. 21!) Click here to purchase through our online store. Your tickets will be
Due to popular demand, there’s a second tour! November 10, 2018, same time, same place! To purchase tickets for this event, please click here.
A discussion about the Oakland County Pioneer Society, one of our founding organizations.
Casual discussion about the buildings at Pine Grove – a little about the house, the schoolhouse, the carriage house, and a browse through some old albums.
Open to members.
OCPHS will be sponsoring informational sessions about the Wisner family, their estate of Pine Grove, and Pioneer families of Oakland County. These sessions are scheduled for every Wednesday evening from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Carriage House on the property. Topics will vary,suggestions from participants are encouraged.