On Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m., the Rochester-Avon Historical Society will welcome local author Gerald Van Dusen at the Rochester Hills Museum on Van Hoosen Farm (1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills). When researching and/or writing about historical topics, sometimes you have to do field research that includes interviewing informants and other pertinent people (see Van Dusen’s books, Detroit’s Birwood Wall, Sojourner Truth Housing Riots), but sometimes, the topics come to you (Detroit’s Lost Stove Industry). Learn how Van Dusen has dug up some of Michigan’s more interesting historical tales.
This event is free for RAHS members. Nonmembers are asked to consider a $5 suggested donation at the door. Registration is required. Register online at RochesterAvonHistoricalSociety.org, or send an email to rahsupdates@gmail.com, or call 248-266-5440 and leave a detailed message.
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