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It's Your Memory, It's Our History, It's Worth Saving!

"Celebrating 50 Years 1974 - 2024"

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Anthony Kowalchick
othspresident@gmail.com





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Sue Fox

In Memory of Sue Fox (Jul 23, 1944 — Aug 1, 2026)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sue Fox. Sue was a member of our society since 2007 and a dedicated board member since 2009. She was always eager to volunteer and lend a helping hand all the way to the end. Sue was deeply passionate about history, especially local history, and her expertise in genealogy and deed research helped many. She loved Kline Cemetery, fondly calling it "my cemetery." Over the years, Sue had been recording secretary, archivist, and our treasurer for OTHS. She learned how to use Past Perfect and use it for our museum organization. Sue was our ‘Sales Table’ gal, always attending local functions to promote the Society. Her dedication extended across the community, as she also spent years serving on both the Oakland County History Coalition and Cemetery Coalition, and served on the Oakland Township Historic District Study Committee. Her contributions to local history have been and will continue to be widely felt and deeply appreciated. She will be remembered by all of us for her kindness, bright spirit, her contagious laugh, and sense of humor. We will miss her dearly. Our gatherings will never be the same. Prayers for her family as they navigate the difficult times ahead. A memorial service will be held on September 12th, 2026, at the Flumerfelt Barn at Cranberry Lake Park Farm, 388 W Predmore Rd, Oakland Twp, MI.


Shelden Estate Historical Marker

We are proud to announce we have another state historical marker in our township! The Green Hill Farm/Shelden Estate Marker is located at Stony Creek Metropark. Thank you to board member Anthony Kowalchick for his work to make this happen - 6 years in the making! We would also like to thank Huron Clinton Metroparks, Oakland Township Historic District Commission, the Shelden Foundation, and the State of Michigan for their support. It's a treasure to have this piece of history saved forever!


Detroitdvotion Takes a Fall Road Trip

Detroitdvotion is a personal blog covering Metro Detroit.  Their 2015 article highlighted a fall road trip to areas north including Oakland Township.

 Take a look!


Cranberry Lake
Barn Quilt

Design by Mary Asmus

OTHS
40 Year Anniversary
1974 - 2014


Visit the News page to see the CMNtv video.


The Paint Creek Cider Mill and the Paint Creek United Methodist Church are two of our most significant landmark structures in Goodison.

Paint Creek Cider Mill

Paint Creek Cider Mill

Paint Creek United Methodist Church

Paint Creek United Methodist Church

Barn Quilt Trail
 

West Wynd Golf Course adds quilt to their barn


Sept 11, 2001 Remembered!


OTHS presents the third
Heritage Series Exhibit

"Oakland Township Remembered"
By Edward R. Noble.
A listing of the photographs
and order form.


It's the Berries!
 

Created by our talented local artist Lyn Sieffert, this booklet features a collection of cranberry recipes both savory and sweet. The booklet also features artwork of historic resources that you will treasure. The booklets are only $10 and can be purchased at our events and programs or by emailing us at othspresident@gmail.com


OTHS launches entry to
Oakland Regional
Historic Sites


"Barn on the Move"
DVD Available NOW


Paint Creek Cider Mill Historic Marker

Thanks to Preservation Planner Barb Barber's work, this State of Michigan Historic Marker was dedicated at the Paint Creek Cider Mill in November 2019.



 



Oakland Township Historical Society

"It's Your Memory, It's Our History, It's Worth Saving!"

Celebrating 50 Years — 1974–2024
A registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Oakland Township Historical Society
384 W Predmore Rd
Oakland, Michigan 48363

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Oakland Township Historical Society was formed in 1974 by a group of dedicated individuals interested in preserving the unique history of Oakland Township. Its mission is to gather, interpret and preserve the history of Oakland Township.
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