Oakland History Center at Pine Grove

Pontiac Holiday Extravaganza Parade
2017-12-02 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Pontiac, Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States
Who doesn’t love a parade?
A FREE winter festival and parade in downtown Pontiac, Michigan! Bring the whole family down for free horse drawn wagon rides, hot cocoa, smores, kid’s crafts and MUCH MORE!

Tom Tucker and the 22nd Michigan Infantry
2017-11-05 14:00 - 16:00 | OCHS Carriage House, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States
Tom Tucker and the 22nd Michigan Infantry
Presented by Larry Hathcock
Larry Hathcock, OCPHS member and Civil War reenactor, will present the Civil War service of Tom Tucker of Ortonville, Michigan. Mr. Tucker kept a diary of his experiences as a Union solder in the 22nd Michigan Infantry during the Civil War. Mr. Hathcock will be dressed as a Union infantryman and will share Tom Tucker’s daily experiences as a soldier.
Admission $7 Light refreshments are provided.

A Visual Tour of the Battle of Perryville
2017-10-22 14:00 - 16:00 | OCHS Carriage House, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States
Presented by Tom Nelson, Adjunct Professor, MCC
Tom will be presenting a visual tour of his visit to the Kentucky Civil War battlefield of Perryville. The Battle of Perryville was fought on October 17, 1852 as Confederate General Braxton Bragg attempted to secure Kentucky into the Confederacy. It was the biggest battle in Kentucky during the Civil War. Tom will present the battle in chronological order as it occurred throughout the day.
Admission $7.00, light refreshments are provided.

Haunted Mansion at Pine Grove
2017-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pine Grove, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States
A Family friendly tour of 19th Century customs. Children’s Crafts and light refreshments served in the Schoolhouse after your tour.

Tickets available in the Gift Shop.

4th Annual Grande Night to Remember (Fall Auction)
2017-10-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Lafayette Grande Ballroom, 1 Lafayette Street, Pontiac, MI, 48342, United States
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 will be available at the door. If you would like them mailed to you in advance, please contact our office.
$40.00Add to cart

Nose to the Grindstone: Mills of Oakland County
2017-09-10 14:00 - 16:00 | OCHS Carriage House, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States
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.

Annual Ice Cream Summer Social
2017-07-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Pine Grove, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States
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!

Board Meeting
2017-07-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-06-17 09:30 - 12:00 | OCHS Carriage House, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States

Myths & Legends of the Civil War
2017-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | OCHS Carriage House, 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States
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 refreshments served.
