Eastern Michigan
EVENTS
Friday, August 9—Sunday, August 18, 2019 | Cheeseburger Museum & What Is It? contest | Caseville
The Historical Society of Caseville presents the “Cheeseburger Museum & What Is It? contest.” Experience the ever popular “What Is It?” contest, with raffles and prizes, along with a collection of past “Cheeseburger in Caseville” festival memorabilia. The time for this event is 12-4:30 p.m., and it takes place at the Caseville Historical Museum, 6733 Prospect Street. The cost is free. For more information, call (989) 856-9090 or email chscm@comcast.net.
Sunday, August 11, 2019 | Vintage Cars Open House | Orchard Lake
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents the “Vintage Cars Open House.” Interested in seeing and learning about vintage cars? View an exhibit about early auto entrepreneur Walter Flanders, who summered in West Bloomfield. All are welcome to bring vintage cars for a showcase in the parking lot. Carriages to Cars will share a 20-minute presentation at 2 & 3 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy temporary and permanent exhibits interpreting area history and culture and hands on activities. The time for this event is 1-4 p.m., and it takes place at the Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road. The cost is free. For more information, call (248) 757-2451 or visit www.gwbhs.org/events.
Sunday, September 8, 2019 | 45th Anniversary Open House | Orchard Lake
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society (GWBHS) presents the “45th Anniversary Open House.” Enjoy hands-on activities outdoors and refreshments at the Orchard Lake Museum. Enjoy temporary and permanent exhibits interpreting area history and culture. The time for this event is 1-4 pm, and it takes place at Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road. The cost is $2 per person, free for GWBHS and Time Travelers members. For more information, call (248) 757-2451 or visit www.gwbhs.org/events.
Sunday, September 15, 2019 | 24th Annual Orphan Car Show | Ypsilanti
The Ypsilanti Auto Heritage Museum presents the “24th Annual Orphan Car Show.” View over 250 orphans of the auto industry—vehicles from Hudson, Packard, Studebaker, Kaiser-Fraser, Mercury, Plymouth, and Oldsmobile. The show includes a ‘Pass and Review’ where auto experts narrate a parade of cars and tell about the cars and the companies. People will have the opportunity to talk with the car owners throughout the day. The time for this event is 10 a.m., and it takes place at Riverside Park on the corner of Cross and Huron Streets. Cars must be pre-registered and must be original and not modified. The cost is $6. For more information, call (734) 482-5200 or email info@ypsiautoheritage.org.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | Petticoat Surgeon: The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen | West Bloomfield
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents “Petticoat Surgeon: The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen.” To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote, author Maureen Thalmann tells the extraordinary life story of Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen. Bertha’s life story includes many firsts, international recognition, an abiding love of family and a commitment to advance and improve the lives of women. Maureen’s book will be available for sale and signing. The time for this event is 7 p.m., and it takes place at the West Bloomfield Township Library Main Meeting Room, 4600 Walnut Lake Road. The cost is free. For more information, call (248) 757-2451 or visit www.gwbhs.org/events.
Saturday, September 21, 2019 | Michigan POW Camps in WWII | Commerce Township
The Commerce Township Community Library presents “Michigan POW Camps in WWII.” Professor Greg Sumner, Professor of History at the University of Detroit Mercy, will discuss his new book, Michigan POW Camps in WWII. In it, he tells the human side of the 6,000 German and Italian prisoners who lived in Michigan during the war and helps us understand why so many of them eventually became U.S. citizens. The time for this event is 1-2:30 p.m., and it takes place at the Commerce Township Community Library – White Pine Room. The cost is free, but registration is recommended. For more information, call (248) 669-8108 or visit tinyurl.com/commerceprograms.
Saturday, September 21, 2019 | Classic Car Show | Caseville
The Historical Society of Caseville presents the “Classic Car Show.” Walk around and enjoy a variety of classic cars at the Car Show. Awards will be given for multiple categories. The time for this event is 10 a.m. -3 p.m., and it takes place at the Caseville Historical Museum, 6733 Prospect Street. The cost is free. For more information, call (989) 856-9090 or email chscm@comcast.net.
Saturday, September 21, 2019 | Michigan Railroad History Conference | Ann Arbor
The Michigan Railroad History Conference presents “Michigan Railroad History Conference.” The program will include a day of historical presentations as well as optional historical field trips in the area on Friday and Sunday. Lunch will be served. At the completion of the program, an informal panel discussion will be held at the afterglow. The time for this event is 8:45 a.m. -5 p.m., and it takes place at the Morris J. Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College. Conference registration is $65 (before September 1), the Friday tour is $75, and the Sunday tour is $30. For more information and to register, visit www.michiganrailroadhistory.org or email mrhc2019@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Countywide Museum Weekend | Caseville
The Historical Society of Caseville presents “Countywide Museum Weekend.” The Huron County Historical Society kindly invites one and all to Huron County’s Countywide Museum Weekend on the last full weekend in September. Most museums in Huron County will be open. The time for this event is 11 a.m. -4 p.m., and it takes place at the Caseville Historical Museum, 6733 Prospect Street. The cost is free. For more information, call (989) 856-9090 or email chscm@comcast.net.
Saturday, October 5, and Saturday, October 26, 2019 | Ghosts of Plymouth Cemetery Walk | Plymouth
The Plymouth Historical Museum presents “Ghosts of Plymouth Cemetery Walk.” Meet and greet some of the characters from Plymouth’s past and hear the tales of early Plymouth from the characters themselves. This event is educational, not spooky. The time for this event is 4-8 p.m., and it takes place at the Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth. Please visit plymouthhistory.org/events/upcoming-events/ to buy tickets. For more information, call (734) 455-8940 or visit/email plymouthhistory.org/.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 | Halloween Hysteria | Northville
The Northville Historical Society presents “Halloween Hysteria.” Trick or treat thru our Victorian Village, play games, paint a pumpkin, and play with our Halloween characters. The time for this event is 1-5 p.m., and it takes place at Mill Race Historical Village, 215 Griswold. The cost is free. For more information, call (248) 348-1845 or visit www.millracenorthville.org/.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 | Native American Stone Tools Open House | Orchard Lake
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents the “Native American Stone Tools Open House.” Learn about and see artifacts from a Native-American stone tools collection. The collection spans from the early archaic period to the late woodland period. Enjoy temporary and permanent exhibits interpreting area history and culture and hands-on activities. If you would like a tour of the museum, please call (248) 757-2451 to set up an appointment. The time for this event is 1-4 p.m., and it takes place at the Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road. The cost is free. For more information, call (248) 757-2451 or visit www.gwbhs.org/events.
Thursday, October 17, 2019 | Copper Miners of Michigan | Commerce Township
The Commerce Township Community Library presents “Copper Miners of Michigan.” Donna Simons, author of “Copper Empire,” will trace the beginning of copper mining in Michigan, starting with Douglas Houghton, and end with copper mines being shut down permanently in 1968. She will explain dangerous working conditions in a copper mine and why the miners decided to go out on a labor strike that divided the community. Her presentation will finish with a description of the Italian Hall tragedy that took the lives of 73 people on Christmas Eve of 1913 after someone yelled fire in a crowded room. The time for this event is 7-8 p.m., and it takes place at Commerce Township Community Library – White Pine Room. The cost is free, but registration is recommended. For more information, call (248) 669-8108 or visit tinyurl.com/commerceprograms.
Sunday, October 20, 2019 | Autumn Nature Walk | Orchard Lake
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents “Autumn Nature Walk.” Join Naturalist Carol Fink for a guided through rolling terrain and explore seasonal autumn beauty. Sponsored with the Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary. The time for this event is 2-3 p.m., and it takes place at Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary, 4700 Pontiac Trail. The cost is free. For more information, call (248) 757-2451 or visit www.gwbhs.org/events.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 | Black History in Midtown | West Bloomfield
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents “Black History in Midtown.” Board the bus for a trip to Midtown Detroit. The history of Midtown (Brush Park, Sugar Hill, Cultural Center, and New Center) is connected to the historic Detroit black neighborhoods of Black Bottom and Paradise Valley and was an integral part of black life in Detroit. Join Jamon Jordan of Black Scroll Network History & Tours to gain insight about the history of Midtown, including: influential people, churches, hotels, hospitals, entertainment and much more. The time for this event is 9:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., and it takes place at the Recreation Activities Center, 4640 Walnut Lake Road. The cost is $29 for residents and $34 for non-residents. Lunch is not included. For more information, call (248) 757-2451 or visit registration.wbparks.org.
Sunday, October 27, 2019 | Fall Feast and Auction | Caseville
The Historical Society of Caseville presents “Fall Feast and Auction.” Join us for a banquet and an exciting auction fundraiser. The time for this event is 1-3 p.m., and it takes place at the Caseville Historical Museum, 6733 Prospect Street. The cost is $20. For more information, call (989) 856-9090 or email chscm@comcast.net.
Sunday, November 3, 2019 | Dr. Harold A. Furlong: Humanitarian and WWI Medal of Honor Recipient | West Bloomfield
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents “Dr. Harold A. Furlong: Humanitarian and WWI Medal of Honor Recipient.” Dr. Harold A. Furlong was Michigan’s only official World War I Medal of Honor recipient. After World War I, Harold Furlong became a prominent Pontiac doctor and a promoter of the arts. He and his wife, Frances, established the Pontiac Creative Arts Center in the old Pontiac Library building. Dr. Furlong was a great humanitarian who put service above self as his gift to mankind. The time for this event is 2 p.m., and it takes place at the West Bloomfield Township Library Main Meeting Room, 4600 Walnut Lake Road. The cost is free. For more information, call (248) 757-2451 or visit www.gwbhs.org/events.
Sunday, November 10, 2019 | WWII Whitfield School Letters Open House | Orchard Lake
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents the “WWII Whitfield School Letters Open House.” See and learn the story of Sylvan Lake WWII correspondences with Whitfield School principal Mr. Glenn Husted and his former students. Other military memorabilia will be exhibited. We encourage you to come share your military history and enjoy temporary and permanent exhibits interpreting area history and culture. The time for this event is 1-4 p.m., and it takes place at the Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road. The cost is free. For more information, call (248) 757-2451 or visit www.gwbhs.org/events.
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | History of the War Dog | Commerce Township
The Commerce Township Community Library presents “History of the War Dog.” Join Phil Weitlauf, President of the Michigan War Dog Memorial, as he enlightens us on the discovery and restoration of the Michigan War Dog Memorial located in Lyon Township. As an added bonus, meet K9 Tess. The time for this event is 2-3 p.m., and it takes place in the White Pine Room of the Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E Commerce Street. The cost is free, but registration is recommended. For more information, call (248) 669-8108 or visit tinyurl.com/commerceprograms.
Sunday, November 24, 2019 | Christmas in the Village | Northville
The Northville Historical Society presents “Christmas in the Village.” Join us for a Victorian Christmas in a beautifully decorated Victorian Village. Carolers, various music groups, crafts for kids, storytelling, and Creme Tea await in a page out of Charles Dickens. The time for this event is 12-4 p.m., and it takes place at Mill Race Historical Village, 215 Griswold. The cost is free, but there is a cost for food. For more information, call (248) 348-1845 or visit www.millracenorthville.org/.
Sunday, December 8, 2019 | Sinterklaas is Jarig! Belgian & Dutch Holiday Traditions Open House | Orchard Lake
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents “Sinterklaas is Jarig! Belgian & Dutch Holiday Traditions Open House.” Sinterklaas is Jarig! Who was St. Nicholas? Why does he visit Belgian and Dutch children on December 6 and his helper is not an elf? Learn about the history and traditions of St. Nicholas, cookie boards, wooden shoes, and music. Temporary and permanent exhibits that interpret local area history and culture will be available and also hands-on activities. The time for this event is 1-4 p.m., and it takes place at the Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road. The cost is free. For more information, call (248) 757-2451 or visit www.gwbhs.org/events.
EXHIBITS
Friday, May 3—Friday, October 25, 2019 | Things I Like Most About the Clements Library: Brian Leigh Dunnigan Retrospective | Ann Arbor
The The Clements Library presents “Things I Like Most About the Clements Library: Brian Leigh Dunnigan Retrospective.” Capping a 23-year career with the Clements Library, Curator of Maps and Associate Director Brian Dunnigan has selected some of its most evocative and handsome holdings for exhibition. A treasure house of American history, the Clements’s strengths are illustrated through poignant manuscripts, striking graphics, and varied cartographic materials. The time for this event is Open Fridays, 10 a.m. -4 p.m., and it takes place at the William L. Clements Library, 909 S. University Avenue. The cost is free. For more information, call (734) 647-0864 or visit clements.umich.edu.
Tuesday, May 21—Friday, August 23, 2019 | Wirt C. Rowland Exhibition | Detroit
The Historical Society of Clinton presents the “Wirt C. Rowland Exhibition.” Wirt C. Rowland (1878-1946) was an architect who designed the Buhl, Pebobscot, and Guardian Buildings while he worked for Smith, Hinchman & Grylls in Detroit. He was born in Clinton and the Historical Society of Clinton created large panels about Rowland and his work which are on display at the Guardian Building in recognition of its 90th Anniversary. The time for this event is 9 a.m. – 12p.m., and it takes place in the lobby of the Guardian Building, 500 Griswold Street #1600, Detroit. The cost is free. For more information, call (517) 456-7198 or visit www.clinthis.org.
Friday, May 24—Sunday, September 8, 2019 | Sanilac County Military Display | Port Sanilac
The Sanilac County Historical Society presents the “Sanilac County Military Display.” Our new Military Display is dedicated to preserving Sanilac County’s military history. It focuses on the contributions of our county residents who served and sacrificed in the Spanish-American through Vietnam Wars. The display is a tribute to honor our veterans and their families, and is home to artifacts, weapons, and uniforms of the period. The time for this event is during regular museum hours, Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. , and it takes place at 228 S. Ridge Street (M25). The cost is $8/guided tour (last tour begins at 4 p.m.), $5/self-guided tour, 1 child (12 and under) free with each paying adult. For more information, call (810) 622-9946 or visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org.
Tuesday, June 4—Friday, August 23, 2019 | Petticoat Patriots—How Michigan Women Won the Vote | Brighton
The Brighton Area Historical Society presents “Petticoat Patriots—How Michigan Women Won the Vote.” The Petticoat Patriots Exhibit showcases how Michigan women won the right to vote in 1919 and National Vote in 1920. Take an educational trip through time and learn the journey and challenges that women in Michigan and across the nation endured to acquire their basic right to elect their representatives. This exhibit features eighteen professional banners on loan from the Lansing Historical Women’s Resource Center. These informative banners provide details from the first Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, NY, in 1848 up through 1920. The time for this event is 5-8 p.m. Sunday through Friday (closed Mondays), Saturday 11 a.m. –5 p.m., and it takes place at the Cobach Center, 202 W Main Street. The cost is free. For more information, call (810) 250-7276 or visit www.brightonareahistorical.com.
Tuesday, August 13—Wednesday, November 6, 2019 | The Revolutionary 60s | Plymouth
The Plymouth Historical Museum presents “The Revolutionary 60s.” Relive the era of the British music invasion, moon landing, Viet Nam, college campus unrest, the hippie movement, and much, much more. The museum is open 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and it takes place at the Plymouth Historical Museum, 155 S. Main Street. The cost is $7/adult and $3/child (ages 6-17). For more information, call (734) 455-8940 or visit/email plymouthhistory.org/.
