Victorian Open House

Victorian Open House

Our annual Victorian Open House is a major fundraiser for us, and a wonderful Holiday season event. See this page for details!

4th Annual Grande Night to Remember (Fall Auction)

4th Annual Grande Night to Remember (Fall Auction)

6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 – It’s a Black and White Bash! Our 4th annual Grande Night to Remember takes place at the Lafayette Grande Banquet Facility in downtown Pontiac. Tickets are $35 each and include live & silent auction and buffet dinner (cash bar). Tickets: $35 per person (Hurry: Only $30 if purchased by Sep. 22!) Click here to purchase through our online store. Your tickets

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Board Meeting

Held on Wednesday to avoid conflict with the Dream Cruise.

Annual Ice Cream Summer Social

Annual Ice Cream Summer Social

Our annual Summer Ice Cream Social is a major fundraiser for the society, and offers a lot of fun for the entire family. $7.00 per person or $15.00 per family. Click here to get the details!

Nose to the Grindstone: Mills of Oakland County

    Dave Decker will present his research on milling in Oakland County from the mid-1800’s through the 1920’s, how mills affected daily life, and how “where you can put the mill” affected the founding of Oakland County’s villages and towns. His research on Dawson’s Mill in Pontiac will be highlighted.

Myths & Legends of the Civil War

Civil War expert and OCPHS board member Bill Grandstaff presents our next Mini-Lecture, Myths and Legends of the Civil War on Sunday June 11 at 2 p.m. Bill’s intriguing new talk looks at stories that have evolved surrounding the Civil War, shedding light on the “fake news” of the day and exposing surprising truths about that conflict’s folklore. Join fellow historians and truth-seekers in the Carriage House! Admission $7, light

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