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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240823T190000
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UID:5846-1724439600-1724448600@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:A River Runs Under It: The Burying of the Clinton River
DESCRIPTION:The Story of Burying Our Clinton River in Downtown Pontiac\, presented by Mike McGuinness at the Crofoot Ballroom in downtown Pontiac. \nDoors open at 7 PM\, talk at 8. Free admission\, cash bar available.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/a-river-runs-under-it-the-burying-of-the-clinton-river/
LOCATION:Crofoot Ballroom\, 1 South Saginaw\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48342\, United States
CATEGORIES:OCPHS Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240915T160000
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CREATED:20240711T123557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T150506Z
UID:5777-1726408800-1726416000@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:2024 Oak Hill Cemetery Walk: The Dead Poet and the Society
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this dynamic annual walking tour\, as we explore the historic Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac\, Michigan. It is educational\, it is fun\, and it is outdoors. The event will happen rain or shine. Purchase your tickets today\, or you may miss out — tickets have sold out in previous years. This year’s theme is “The Dead Poet and the Society” and we will be telling the stories of the founders of the Pioneer Society of Oakland County. \nSuggested age 12 and up. \nTours from 2 to 4 PM. \nDetails about attending the walk: https://tinyurl.com/CemeteryWalk2024 \nDetails about sponsoring the walk: https://www.ocphs.org/oak-hill-cemetery-walk-sponsorship/
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/2024-oak-hill-cemetery-walk-the-dead-poet-and-the-society/
LOCATION:Oak Hill Cemetery\, 216 University Drive\, Pontiac\, Michigan\, 48341
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Oak Hill Cemetery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082619
CREATED:20240711T151256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T145433Z
UID:5781-1728068400-1728075600@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:Dishes Past: Ford Feast
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downtown Pontiac for a multi-course meal with a classic car theme. Featuring recipes inspired by the Ford Diamond Jubilee Recipe Collection\, published 1978 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company. \nJoin the Oakland History Center on a gastronomic journey\, prepared by Plain and Fancy Food. Support a good cause while you enjoy a taste of history and celebrate something timeless – great food! A portion of every ticket will benefit the Oakland History Center. \nRecipes in the book are pulled from the 3000 recipes published by Ford in magazines\, including the Ford Times. While specific details about individual recipes are not included in the book\, many come from the Ford Times “Favorite Recipes from Favorite Restaurants” feature and showcase great regional food from across the United States. \nFriday\, October 4th\, 2024\n7:00pm to 10:00pm\n$50 per person\nFirst Presbyterian Church\n99 Wayne St\, Pontiac\, MI 48342\, Enter off of Wayne St and follow the signs. \nTickets available at: https://tinyurl.com/DishesPastFordFeast
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/dishes-past-ford-feast/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 99 Wayne Street\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48342\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20250314T134212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T134213Z
UID:5913-1743955200-1743962400@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:Spring Auction 2025
DESCRIPTION:Held at the Pontiac Little Art Theatre\, 47 North Saginaw.  \nA guaranteed good time for a good cause! \n\nSilent Auction and Live Auction\nCash Bar\nTicket Proceeds Benefit both the Oakland History Center and the Pontiac Little Art Theatre (both non-profits)\n\nTickets for sale at the Oakland History Center or at this link: LocalHop. 
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/spring-auction-2025/
LOCATION:Pontiac Little Art Theatre\, 47 N. Saginaw Street\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20250616T150538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T150538Z
UID:5975-1753531200-1753545600@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:2025 Annual Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost that time again! Join us the last weekend in July for a local history blowout! There’ll be fun for the whole family\, local history presenters\, mansion tours (with some brand new displays)\, silent auctions\, flea markets\, food trucks and of course\, ice cream! Attendance is free\, but the fun is guaranteed. \nLooking to help out? We are always looking for volunteers\, vendors\, sponsors and reenactors. Connect with us via email at office@ocphs.org\, by phone at (248)338-6732 or fill out our sponsorship survey at: https://forms.gle/V1yyqqSxFmKrc8Mq7.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/2025-annual-summer-social/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250914T140000
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CREATED:20250616T151603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T164628Z
UID:5979-1757858400-1757865600@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:Oak Hill Cemetery Walk: From Temperance to the 21st Amendment
DESCRIPTION: “Don’t miss this dynamic annual walking tour\, as we explore the historic Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac\, Michigan. It is educational\, it is fun\, and it is outdoors. \nThe event will happen rain or shine. Purchase your tickets today\, or you may miss out — tickets have sold out in previous years. This year’s theme is “From Temperance to the 21st Amendment.” \nSuggested age 12 and up. \nTiny url: https://tinyurl.com/OakHill25 \nFull url: https://events.getlocalhop.com/oak-hill-cemetery-walk/event/LyAwhVxsK4/ \nOr use the QR code:
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/oak-hill-cemetery-walk-from-temperance-to-the-21st-amendment/
LOCATION:Oak Hill Cemetery\, 216 University Drive\, Pontiac\, Michigan\, 48341
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Oak Hill Cemetery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20250921T215144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T215145Z
UID:6013-1760522400-1760545800@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:In Search of Oakland County History: A Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Oakland County Parks and the Oakland History Center proudly present a bus tour ‘In Search of Oakland County History.’ \nJoin us with Parks Historian Carol Egbo as we visit some of the hidden\, historic gems this county has to offer. You’ll tour the Governor Wisner Mansion at our campus in Pontiac\, the Ortonville ‘Old Mill’ Museum and the Waterford Historic Village. \nPlease note that not all sites are fully accessible\, so please let us know ahead of time what your needs are. \nTours will start here at Pine Grove at 10am and should return here by 4:30pm. Parking is free and a boxed lunch will be provided. \nWith two dates for this fantastic tour (Wednesday October 15th and Saturday October 18th) you won’t want to miss it. Tickets available (for either day) here.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/in-search-of-oakland-county-history-a-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20250921T215434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T215434Z
UID:6017-1760781600-1760805000@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:In Search of Oakland County History: A Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Oakland County Parks and the Oakland History Center proudly present a bus tour ‘In Search of Oakland County History.’ \nJoin us with Parks Historian Carol Egbo as we visit some of the hidden\, historic gems this county has to offer. You’ll tour the Governor Wisner Mansion at our campus in Pontiac\, the Ortonville ‘Old Mill’ Museum and the Waterford Historic Village. \nPlease note that not all sites are fully accessible\, so please let us know ahead of time what your needs are. \nTours will start here at Pine Grove at 10am and should return here by 4:30pm. Parking is free and a boxed lunch will be provided. \nWith two dates for this fantastic tour (Wednesday October 15th and Saturday October 18th) you won’t want to miss it. Tickets available (for either day) here.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/in-search-of-oakland-county-history-a-bus-tour-2/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20250921T215955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T222939Z
UID:6019-1763229600-1763240400@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Auction Affair
DESCRIPTION:Our fall auction gala tradition returns! Held at the historic Pontiac Creative Arts Center at 47 Williams Street in Pontiac\, Michigan. \nA Guaranteed Fun\, Festive\, Fall Time! Strolling Reception – Silent Auction & Live Auction – Ticket Proceeds Benefit both our non-profit Historical Society & the non-profit Pontiac Creative Arts Center. \nPurchase tickets online here or visit the Oakland History Center to get them in person.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/autumn-auction-affair/
LOCATION:Pontiac Creative Arts Center\, 47 Williams Street\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20260121T231652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T231652Z
UID:6258-1768645800-1768651200@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:OCHS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OCHS Board Meeting
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/ochs-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20260221T155131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T155133Z
UID:6292-1773340200-1773345600@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:America250 Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Lovers of History and Ice Cream! \nThis year\, the Oakland History Center will be the site of Oakland County’s America 250 Celebration\, taking place at the Oakland History Center’s July 2026 Summer Social. We’re in cahoots with the Oakland County Board of Commissioners\, Oakland County Parks\, and the city of Pontiac in bringing this event to life. \nWe’re getting a little worked up about it\, in only the best possible ways. \nSo\, please join us and fellow community members on March 12 from 6:30 to 8 PM\, as we brainstorm for this singular event.  \nThe planning meeting will be held at the Waterford Oaks Activity Center\, 2800 Watkins Lake Road\, Waterford. There’ll be some light refreshments. \nBring your ideas and put on your brainstorming hats! It’s going to be fun winding through all of your suggestions! \nA map to the Activity Center: 
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/america250-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Waterford Oaks Activity Center\, 2800 Watkins Lake Road\, Waterford\, MI\, 48328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cross Promotion,Oakland County America250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20260121T232003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T152742Z
UID:6260-1774089000-1774094400@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:OCHS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OCHS Board Meeting
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/ochs-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ocphs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BOD-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20260221T153443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T175941Z
UID:6289-1778263200-1778270400@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:Oakland History Center's Spring Auction
DESCRIPTION:Art\, art\, and more art! Mix and mingle with the Oakland History Center in historic downtown Pontiac\, as we celebrate all things creative. It’s a great time and all of the proceeds help support Michigan’s oldest historical society (152 years and counting\, but folks say we don’t look a day over 125). \nGet tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oakland-history-centers-spring-auction-tickets-1983282625722 \nTicket prices on the Eventbrite website reflect their processing fees so they look a little odd.
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/oakland-history-centers-spring-auction/
LOCATION:Crofoot Cafe\, 1 South Saginaw\, Pontiac\, 48328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ocphs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Official-Crofoot-Spring-Auction-Promo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20260121T232139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T232139Z
UID:6263-1778284800-1778371199@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:OCHS Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OCHS Annual Meeting
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/ochs-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Board Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ocphs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BOD-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20260121T232247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T152611Z
UID:6265-1784370600-1784376000@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:OCHS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OCHS Board Meeting
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/ochs-board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ocphs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BOD-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20260221T162454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T162454Z
UID:6298-1784937600-1785110399@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:OCHS Annual Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the History Center for our annual Summer Social\, this year celebrating the founding of our country\, 250 years ago! \nMore coming soon!
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/ochs-annual-summer-social/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20260121T232408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T152641Z
UID:6267-1789813800-1789819200@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:OCHS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OCHS Board Meeting
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/ochs-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ocphs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BOD-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082620
CREATED:20260121T232545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T152518Z
UID:6269-1795257000-1795262400@www.ocphs.org
SUMMARY:OCHS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OCHS Board Meeting
URL:https://www.ocphs.org/event/ochs-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Oakland History Center at Pine Grove\, 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ocphs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BOD-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland History Center":MAILTO:office@ocphs.org
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