Celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial at the Rochester Hills Public Library

The Stoney Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm are presenting The American Revolution Experience, at the Rochester Hills Public Library January 11-17, 2026. Rochester is one of ten locations hosting this exhibit in Michigan during 2026, celebrating America's 250th birthday, officially called The United States Semiquincentennial. State Regent Dawn Brady, DAR of Michigan, Greets Guests at the Opening Reception of The … [Read more...]

Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents “Daughter of the Union: The Story of Eunice Tripler” on October 1

The Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS) will welcome author and Civil War historian Jack Dempsey on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at noon at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. Dempsey will discuss his latest book, Heart in Tatters: Eunice Hunt Tripler and the Civil War, a memoir and story of Eunice Tripler.  Author and Civil War historian Jack Dempsey Eunice (nee Hunt) descended from patriots of the American Revolution and War of 1812. She married U.S. Army surgeon Charles Tripler … [Read more...]

Rochester College A Cappella Chorus and Concert Band to perform

Rochester College’s Music Department will present a concert featuring the Rochester College A Cappella Chorus and the Rochester College Concert Band on Tuesday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the RC Theatre. The 46-member chorus will present a program spanning many years, nationalities and styles. Selections will include Undine Moore’s famous arrangement of the African-American spiritual, Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord, as well as Ron Staheli’s, How Can I Keep from Singing. Also … [Read more...]