Mr. Lincoln shares his experiences and thoughts on the subjects of immigration, nativism, international relations, and the global significance of the American Civil War. Adults & Children 12+. Historical character actor Kevin Woods portrays President Abraham Lincoln in this exciting live online program! This meeting is free and open to the public. Registration is required. […]
There will be no RAHS programs in December due to the holidays and busy time of year for everyone. We'll see you in February!
There will be no RAHS programs in January due to our program dates being so close to the new year celebrations. We'll see you in February!
Join Hilary Maurin, adult services librarian for Rochester Hills Public Library, to learn about what materials and resources are available at the library to research local history and how you can utilize them to explore the history of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will […]
Presented by Pat McKay, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. Established in 1823, Stoney Creek Village was home to mills, a post office, inventors, politicians, soldiers, and outstanding architecture. Learn the fascinating history of this Village and its influential role in our community. This meeting is free and open to the public. Registration is […]
NOTE: This program has been rescheduled for March 3, 7 p.m. Rochester-Avon Historical Society president and historian Tiffany Dziurman will discuss Rochester’s 19th century commercial architecture in a new local history presentation at Rochester Hills Public Library on Thursday, February 3 at 7 p.m. Rochester's downtown business district contains multiple surviving examples of nineteenth-century commercial […]
Join RAHS for the 28th Antique Appraisal Day from 12-4 p.m. at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. Appraisers will be available to a wide range of antiques and heirlooms including cast iron, toys, coins, glass, pottery, china, collectibles, furniture, military items, musical instruments, and more! Bring items or photos of larger items and […]
This program traces the development of America's basic statement of human rights enacted by the First Congress on December 15, 1791. These fundamental principles which form the foundation of American jurisprudence will be explored. Without the Bill of Rights, there would not have been the United States of America. This meeting is free and open […]
RAHS Membership Director, Richard Dengate, a retired high school teacher and university lecturer, will present a historical look back at the theaters of long ago and the pipe organs that once entertained generations of moviegoers presented through photographs and film which will recreate the thunderous sounds which reverberated throughout these cavernous temples of architectural wonder. […]
Rochester-Avon Historical Society Research Committee Chair Deborah Larsen will present on the history of the Administration Building located at 501 W. University Drive. The building has served as a school or school office for 133 years and is the location of a school building for 175 years. Bring a lunch and join RAHS for an […]