Historical photo of a brick school building with a bell tower.

In the News

Occasionally, we make headlines for our projects and preservation work. Below are a few of the more recent news articles. For all of the latest news, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

 

Rochester Post July 10, 2025: Historical Society to host rededication of World War II honor roll

Rochester Post April 24, 2024: Council nixes idea of acquiring old RCS admin building

Rochester Post February 21, 2024: Rochester eyes millage to save old RCS admin building

Rochester Media May 2, 2023: Rochester-Avon Historical Society Announces New Initiatives to Fund and Support History and Culture in the Community

Community Lifestyles April 3, 2023: Rochester-Avon Historical Society announces new initiatives to fund and support history and culture in the community

Oakland Press April 6, 2023: Historic Rochester Elevator closes, new future awaits

SecondWave Media April 21, 2021: A look at the successes and misses of the National Historic Register in Metro Detroit

Oakland University April 28, 2020: Highlights from the Rod and Susan Wilson collection of Rochester History