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December 2018

Sat 8
Featured December 8, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Children’s Holiday Workshop – In the Schoolhouse

Oakland History Center Drayton Plains Schoolhouse 405 Cesar E Chavez, Pontiac, MI, United States

Join us as we host a Holiday Workshop in the Schoolhouse! Make ornaments, learn a little history, have a lot of fun!    

Free
Sun 9
Featured December 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wisner Mansion Tour Day

Pine Grove 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, United States

Visit the Wisner Mansion all decked out in Victorian Holiday splendor!

Sat 15
Featured December 15, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Children’s Holiday Workshop in the Schoolhouse

Oakland History Center Drayton Plains Schoolhouse 405 Cesar E Chavez, Pontiac, MI, United States

Join us as we host a Holiday Workshop in the Schoolhouse! Make ornaments, learn a little history, have a lot of fun!

Free
Sun 16
Featured December 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wisner Mansion Tour Day

Pine Grove 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, United States

Visit the Wisner Mansion all decked out in Victorian Holiday splendor!

Sat 22
Featured December 22, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free Children’s Holiday Party in the Schoolhouse!

Oakland History Center Drayton Plains Schoolhouse 405 Cesar E Chavez, Pontiac, MI, United States

Join us as we host a free Holiday Party for kids in our schoolhouse!

Free

February 2019

Wed 13
Featured February 13, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

OCPHS Appreciation Reception

OCPHS Carriage House 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, United States

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!

Free

July 2019

Sat 27
Featured July 27, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pioneer Reunion and Social

Pine Grove 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, United States

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!

September 2019

Sun 22
Featured September 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Oak Hill Cemetery 216 University Drive, Pontiac, Michigan

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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$15

October 2019

Sat 19
Featured October 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Haunted Museum Costume Party: Karpinski & McGuinness 8th Soiree

Pine Grove 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, United States

Join us for our annual Karpinski & McGuinness Halloween celebration! This year will be at the Historical Society, both indoors and outdoors and family friendly. Free admission and free onsite parking. Costumes are optional, but a good time is mandatory! If you’re willing please bring a dish to pass and a contribution for the Historical Society. This is a great time during the dynamic Hauntiac season.

November 2019

Sat 2
Featured November 2, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Society Gala and Silent Auction (at Wisner School)

Wisner School 441 Cesar E Chavez, Pontiac, MI, United States

Save the date event of the season! Our Historical Society Gala & Auction is happening November 2nd at the historic Wisner School. Tickets are $40 per person, or $70 per couple. Purchase tickets here. It will feature a strolling dinner, silent auction, and live auction. We are currently accepting program advertisements and auction donations! Get tickets to the event

$40 – $70
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405 Cesar E Chavez
Pontiac MI 48342
1-248-338-6732
office@ocphs.org
Typically Tuesday - Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm. Contact us if you wish to visit outside those hours. We abide by school closure schedules for Pontiac Schools: If they're having a snow day, so are we.

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