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  • OCHS Board Meeting

    Oakland History Center at Pine Grove 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI, United States

    OCHS Board Meeting

  • Oakland County America 250 Celebration

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    Oakland History Center at Pine Grove 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI, United States

    As America celebrates 250 years as a nation, please join us for a county and city celebration at our campus on July 25th and 26th.   Planning (and work!) is underway with all this going on: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has approved funding the paving of our driveway and electrical improvements on our campus grounds.  Several planning meetings have been held involving many of our local historical organizations

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  • OCHS Board Meeting

    Oakland History Center at Pine Grove 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI, United States

    OCHS Board Meeting

  • 2026 Oak Hill Cemetery Walk

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    Oak Hill Cemetery 216 University Drive, Pontiac, Michigan

    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. Our theme this year is "Celebrating America250: Ladies, Gents and Scoundrels." Suggested age 12 and up. Tickets here:

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    $20

  • Detroit Historical: Oakland History Center – Behind the Scenes

    Oakland History Center at Pine Grove 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI, United States

    Join us as we take our friends at Detroit Historical Society on a 'behind the scenes' tour of the Oakland History Center on Monday, September 28th from 2pm to 4pm.     Come see how the work is done at an active museum and research library, and of course, you'll explore the Wisner mansion and grounds along with the Drayton Plains One-Room Schoolhouse and Carriage House.   Along the way,

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  • MHPN Fall Benefit – Van Hoosen Farm

    Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, MI, United States

    At their annual Fall Benefit, the Michigan History and Preservation Network will honor the contributions of Dr. Richard Stamps and Mr. Patrick McKay with lifetime achievement awards. If you can make it, please join us and the Oakland County Historical Commission in acknowledging their work. Please visit the MHPN website for registration and cost information.

  • Haunted Historical Gettysburg: Personal experiences and stories of the most haunted town in America

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    Oakland History Center Carriage House 405 Cesar Chavez, Pontiac, MI, United States

    Join the Oakland History Center and Civil War expert lecturer, Kevin Bellant as he shares his experiences about Civil War era Gettysburg Pennsylvania. A free lecture. Doors open at 6:15 Pm - Lecture begins at 6:30. Light refreshments will be provided.  Space is limited, please RSVP by using the QR code or by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-historical-gettysburg-tickets-2002716415711 Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 pm; doors open at 6:15 pm Carriage House, Oakland History

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  • Autumn Auction Affair 2026

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    Pontiac Transportation Museum 250 W. Pike Street, Pontiac, MI, United States

    Our fall auction gala tradition returns! This time, we're celebrating America's 250th birthday in style at the Pontiac Transportation Museum. Strolling Reception - Silent Auction & Live Auction - Cash Bar, Live Music... Spend the evening with us, support our Historical Society and enjoy the classic cars of the Pontiac Transportation Museum, 250 W Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48341  

  • OCHS Board Meeting

    Oakland History Center at Pine Grove 405 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI, United States

    OCHS Board Meeting