Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, May Programs, and Grangers Vinatage Base Ball Dates
St. Clair-Detroit River Sturgeon for Tomorrow
The Lake Sturgeon is native to the Great Lakes and considered Michigan’s largest and longest living, fresh water fish. The maximum age reported is 154 years and the largest ever verified was captured in Lake Michigan 1943. It was 8 feet long and weighed 310 pounds. Representatives from St. Clair-Detroit River Sturgeon for Tomorrow will discuss the biology, history and conservation efforts surrounding Michigan’s largest fish. Attendees will have a chance to see Lake Sturgeon and learn about opportunities to become involved in sturgeon conservation.
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Cost: Free-Museum Members; $5 Public
Hosted by: Rochester Hills Parks and Natural Resources Department
St. Clair-Detroit River Sturgeon for Tomorrow
Lost Villages in and around Oakland County
Join Debbie Remer for an investigation of local communities that no longer exist such as Rudd’s Mill, Hersey, Stoney Creek, and more.
Date: Tuesday, May 7
Time: 12:00 noon
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Presented by: Rochester-Avon Historical Society Brown Bag Lunch
Cost: Free
Lost Villages of Oakland County
Historic Preservation Month Celebration
Re-Imagining a National Historic Landmark presented by Mark J. Heppner, President & CEO, Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
Mark Heppner has been responsible for coordinating the multi-year, complete and intricate restoration of Fair Lane – Home of Clara & Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. Learn the history of this National Historic Landmark, how it has been used as a public building in the past, and how its future is being reimagined. Mark brings 26 years of experience in managing and restoring museums and historic sites. Before joining the Ford House and Fair Lane teams, Heppner was executive director of Salisbury House & Gardens in Des Moines, Iowa for three years and, before that, he was a vice president of the museum services division at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio, for 17 years.
Date: Thursday, May 9
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Cost: Free
Historic Preservation Month Celebration
Museum New Exhibits – Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting
Museum Members, Volunteers and Public Event
Enjoy a brief program on the 40-year history of the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm in the Calf Barn then walk next door to the Dairy Barn to see the new permanent exhibits – Pioneer Family-On Van Hoosen Farm.
Date: Friday May 10
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Cost: Free
Museum New Exhibits
40th Anniversary Celebration
The Rochester Hills Museum and Broomfield Center for Leadership presents An Evening with Tom Wilson and Tony Michaels
Tickets
VIP: $75 Includes drinks and appetizers beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Individual: $40 Program begins at 7:00 p.m. and includes dessert following the program.
Couple: $60 Program begins at 7:00 p.m. and includes dessert following the program.
Registration: www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms
Tom Wilson serves as CEO and President of Olympia Entertainment. During his most impressive career, Tom has served as CEO and President of Palace Sports as well as being in charge of the operations of the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Shock and Tampa Bay Lightning, DTE Energy Music Theatre and Meadow Brook Music Festival. Mr. Wilson served as CEO and President of both the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Pistons Basketball Company. In addition, Mr. Wilson serves on the Beaumont Hospital Board of Trustees and Detroit Board of Directors of Boy’s Hope and CATCH (Caring Athletes Team for Children’s & Henry Ford Hospitals). He began his career working for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings and The Forum. Mr. Wilson holds a BA in Business Administration from Wayne State University.
Tony Michaels is President and CEO of the Parade Company, creators and producers of the acclaimed Thanksgiving Parade. Tony also serves on many boards in our region including the Detroit Economic Club, the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, and the Marketing Committee of the Detroit Zoo. Furthermore, he is the Executive Director of the Woodward Dream Cruise and is the Brand Advisor to Gretchen Valade’s Detroit Jazz Festival. Tony’s community involvement also includes the Boy Scouts, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Leader Dogs for the Blind, and the Executive Committee of the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation. Tony is involved with Ford Motor Company and Gleaners in a campaign to help feed the hungry. Tony is a 1981 graduate of Central Michigan University, with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. He and his wife, Clarice, reside in Rochester Hills and have three grown children.
Date: Tuesday, May 21
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
An Evening with Tom Wilson and Tony Michaels
Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball
The Rochester community has had a town base ball club as early as 1873 – in that year, the Grangers beat the Mechanics 25-15. Entering their 21st season the Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Club invites fans to attend an upcoming home match. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a hot dog after the match.
Dates
- Saturday, May 25, Grangers vs. Bay City
- Sunday, June 9, Grangers vs. Frankenmuth
- Sunday, July 14, rangers vs. Spiegel Grove
- Saturday, August 3, Grangers vs. Canton
- Sunday, August 18, Grangers vs. Northville
- Sunday, September 8, Grangers vs. Walker Wheel Tavern
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Cost: Free
Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball
Register for all programs at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, or by calling 248-656-4663. The Rochester Hills Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre Roads.
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