Lincoln on Immigration & America’s Place in the World (Zoom Meeting)

Zoom

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. […]

Free

Reminder: No Programs in December

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!

Reminder: No Programs in January

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!

Local History Resources at Rochester Hills Public Library

Rochester Hill Museum at Van Hoosen Farm 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester HIlls, MI

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 […]

Free

RAHS Brown Bag Lunch: Stoney Creek Village

Rochester Hill Museum at Van Hoosen Farm 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester HIlls, MI

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 […]

Free

19th Century Commercial Architecture of Rochester

Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI

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 […]

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RAHS Brown Bag Lunch: Exploring the Origins of the Bill of Rights

Rochester Hill Museum at Van Hoosen Farm 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester HIlls, MI

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 […]

Free

Golden Age of Theaters & Pipe Organs

Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI

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. […]

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Hallowed Halls: 175 Years at the RCS Historic Campus

Rochester Hill Museum at Van Hoosen Farm 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester HIlls, MI

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 […]

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