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SUMMARY:Confederate Postage in the Civil War - Tom Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Confederate Postage in the Civil War \nPresented 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. \nAt 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 they were issued with the particulars behind each stamp. \nAdmission $7 ~ Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/confederate-postage-in-the-civil-war-tom-nelson/
LOCATION:OCHS Carriage House\, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCPHS Staff":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190224T140000
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DTSTAMP:20190129T235821Z
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SUMMARY:Mini-Lecture - Elizabeth Denison Forth - Rosie Richardson
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Dennison Forth – Emancipated Woman\nPresented by Rosie Richardson \nLisette Denison Forth was born a slave near Detroit\, worked as a maid\, became a Pontiac landowner\, and philanthropist. Celebrating Black History Month\, Rosie Richardson will speak on Lisette’s early life\, freedom\, and her contribution in the building of St James Episcopal Church in Grosse Ile. Her life story has been documented by Michigan Historic Site Markers\, the National Register of Historic Places\, Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame\, and Daughters of the American Revolution Women in American History Honoree. \nAdmission $7 ~ Light refreshments
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/mini-lecture-elizabeth-denison-forth-rosie-richardson/
LOCATION:OCHS Carriage House\, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Lectures
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SUMMARY:Mini-Lecture: Native American Show & Tell presented by Dwight Keith
DESCRIPTION:Dwight is past president of the Oakland County Earth Science and Rock Club\, as well as being an avid collector & dealer of unusual antiques. Come see what he has in store as he shows some of his Native American artifacts and tells the tales of their origin. This talk is not to be missed! \nAdmission $7 – light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/mini-lecture-native-american-show-tell-presented-by-dwight-keith/
LOCATION:OCHS Carriage House\, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190414T140000
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SUMMARY:USS Michigan: Great Lakes Guardian - Larry Hathcock
DESCRIPTION:For over eighty years the USS Michigan operated on the Great Lakes. When the Michigan was launched in December 1843\, it became the first iron hulled ship in the US Navy. Built as a deterrent to British naval strength\, the USS Michigan would become involved with stopping timber pirates\, the King Strang assassination and the plot to free Confederate POW’s on Johnson’s Island during the Civil War. \nThis talk will cover the long career of this revolutionary and historic ship. \nCost: $7.00\, light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/uss-michigan-great-lakes-guardian-larry-hathcock/
LOCATION:OCHS Carriage House\, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Lectures
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SUMMARY:Stories of the Myrick Palmer House - Mark Thomas
DESCRIPTION:The Myrick Palmer house has been home to members of some of Pontiac’s early pioneer families. This stately lady has graced West Huron Street for many years. \nEvocative of a time long gone\, Mark knows some of her secrets and will share them with you. Come hear him tell tales of this beautiful vintage home. \nMark Thomas is a member of OCPHS and excellent speaker. As a retired real estate broker he has intimate knowledge of some of the grand houses in the area. Mark is also intrigued with the preservation of motor vehicles. \nAdmission $7.00 – Light refreshments are provided.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/stories-of-the-myrick-palmer-house-mark-thomas/
LOCATION:OCHS Carriage House\, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190623T140000
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SUMMARY:War’s Casualties: Hopes & Dreams Dashed - Robert Dustman
DESCRIPTION:A book based on letters home “Defining Moments: A True Story of War\, Family Conflict & Reconciliation;” details how war shaped one man. This memoir\, written by the soldier’s eldest son\, captures in vivid detail Bill Dustman’s transformation from a boy into a man.  \nRobert’s presentation will not be a replay of the experiences his father\, G. William Dustman\, experienced in the South Pacific during World War II. Instead\, he will talk about the hopes and dreams his father had for after the war which were never realized. It was those hopes and dreams\, which kept him sane during times of strife on the battlefields to which he was sent. \nA dynamic speaker\, Robert Dustman is a former broadcast journalist who enjoyed a successful twenty-five year career as a reporter\, anchor\, news director\, sports director and political editor at radio and television stations throughout the State of Michigan.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/wars-casualties-hopes-dreams-dashed-robert-dustman/
LOCATION:Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="OCPHS Staff":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190908T140000
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SUMMARY:Mini-Lecture Series: Confederate Postage in the Civil War - Tom Nelson
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTom will present the postage in chronological order as they were issued and the particulars behind each stamp. \nAdmission $7.00\, light refreshments are provided.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/mini-lecture-series-confederate-postage-in-the-civil-war-tom-nelson/
LOCATION:Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="OCPHS Staff":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191027T160000
DTSTAMP:20191004T162104Z
CREATED:20191004T162104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T162104Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Lecture: Robert Dustman
DESCRIPTION:Robert Dustman joins us to discuss his latest book. \nMore details to follow\, but please check our facebook page for the most recent updates.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/mini-lecture-robert-dustman/
LOCATION:OCHS Carriage House\, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="OCPHS Staff":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T122222Z
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SUMMARY:Small Talk - Kevin Ballant\, "Michigan at Gettysburg"
DESCRIPTION:Small Talk – Michigan at Gettysburg \nOur small talks return! \nJoin us on Sunday\, April 26th at 1pm as presenter Kevin Ballant illuminates Michigan’s role in the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg. \nLight refreshments provided. \nAdmission is free\, but donations are always appreciated.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/small-talk-kevin-ballant-michigan-at-gettysburg/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Lectures
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