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All monthly programs are held on the first Wednesday of each month, unless specifically noted,
at Cranberry Lake Farm, 384 W. Predmore Rd.
Members and visitors are free. A donation is requested for field trips.
The public is welcome to our events, most are free.
For more information, or to submit
program ideas or speaker suggestions, email Colleen at thsbarkham@hotmail.com
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| The OTHS is exhibiting a fabulous collection of early
20th-century women’s and men’s fashion accessories at
the Paint Creek Cider Mill. Featured among the
collection are eleven ladies’ hats from the 1940s-70s
and one beaver top hat. Stop by the first floor of the Paint Creek Cider Mill M-F, 8am-4:30pm, to see this display of historic treasures. |
Parks and Recreation Director Mindy Milos-Dale presenting Anthony Kowalchick with a certificate of appreciation for Oakland Township Historical Society discoveries at Marsh View Park. |
The OTHS display case in the Paint Creek Cider Mill houses rotating displays.
Vintage ladies' hats are currently featured.
2026 Programs
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Workshop: Writing Your Memoir
Saturday, March 21
9:30am- 11:30am
Location: Paint Creek United Methodist Church, 4420 Collins Rd., Oakland Township
Led by Gloria Nixon-John, PhD.
In this workshop, Gloria will define the parameters, and a variety of stylistic options, with regard to writing memoirs. She will lead participants into writing about their lives by sharing her own writing/memoir and the writing of well-known memoirists. She will also share strategies regarding voice and craft and will offer advice about revision. Isn't it time you told your story?
Cost: Free to members. Non-members pay $10 at arrival. (Become a member for $18.)
RSVP at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094DAAAC28A75-62227997-oths
Gloria has published essays, fiction, poetry, and pedagogical articles for writers and teachers. She has served as a director of the National Writing Project site in Michigan, and she is a Teacher Consultant for Michigan State University's Writing project.
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The Story of the Van Doran Coverlets
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
5:30pm Dinner 7:00pm Presentation
Rochester Mills Beer Company, 400 Water Street, Rochester, MI 48307
Presented by LaVere Webster.
LaVere will present his very rare Van Doran coverlets
and the history of their weaving at Stoney Creek Village in the
mid-1800’s.
5:30 pm private room dinner on your own, with separate checks.
Well known in our historical society circles, museum curator and art conservator LaVere was a key appraiser for our twelve years of OTHS sponsored Appraisal Days. From 2008 to 2010 he oversaw the significant restoration of the Marvin Beerbolm mural at the old Rochester High School, which was part of the Works Progress Administration started by President Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression.
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Field Trip
May 2026
Details to be posted on our Facebook site. |
The American Revolution
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
6:30pm Potluck 7:15pm Presentation
Presented by Robert Doran-Brockway, Project Director
America250MI.
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Flumerfelt Flea Sale
September 2026
Friday 6-8pm, $5 early bird; Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, 12noon-3pm
Cranberry Lake Farm, Flumerfelt Barn, 384 W. Predmore Rd., Oakland, MI
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Down on the Farm
October 2026
11:00am-2:00pm
Cranberry Lake Farm, 384 West Predmore Road, Oakland, MI
Games, pumpkins, cider, and live music!
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Holiday Potluck and Program
December 2026
Paint Creek United Methodist Church, Goodison, MI
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