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  • December 2018

  • Sun 2

    Victorian Open House

    Featured December 2, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Pine Grove 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, United States

    A Wisner Family Celebration When: Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 1 to 4 PM at  Pine Grove 405 Cesar E Chavez Pontiac, MI 48342 Admission: $7 per person, $15 per family of 5. Tour Governor Moses Wisner’s home all decked out in Victorian splendor! Visit with Good Old St. Nick, enjoy music, carols, cocoa and cookies Private Tours of the Wisner Mansion – December 9th and 16th from 1 to

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    $7
  • Sat 8

    Children’s Holiday Workshop – In the Schoolhouse

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

    Wisner Mansion Tour Day

    Featured December 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Pine Grove 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, United States

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

  • Sat 15

    Children’s Holiday Workshop in the Schoolhouse

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

    Wisner Mansion Tour Day

    Featured December 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Pine Grove 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, United States

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

  • Sat 22

    Free Children’s Holiday Party in the Schoolhouse!

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

    OCPHS Appreciation Reception

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

    Pioneer Reunion and Social

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

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

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

    Haunted Museum Costume Party: Karpinski & McGuinness 8th Soiree

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

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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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