City of Rochester Seeking Businesses Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries This year marks the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Rochester. Founded in 1817, Rochester is the first settlement in Oakland County. In addition to many events taking place in celebration of the Bicentennial, the City of Rochester would like to recognize businesses that are also celebrating anniversaries in 2017. Greater Rochester businesses are invited to submit their milestone anniversaries to … [Read more...]
City of Rochester Calls for Milestone Anniversaries from Businesses
August 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Want Your Name in Stone at the Rochester Bicentennial Monument Sundial
May 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Leave a Lasting Legacy During Rochester’s Bicentennial Celebration Twenty-seventeen marks the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Rochester. In celebration of this historic milestone, in addition to several special events throughout the year, the City of Rochester plans to build a Bicentennial Monument. Create a lasting memory with a sponsorship of Rochester’s Bicentennial Monument. Located at the entrance to the Rochester Municipal Park, the centerpiece of the monument will feature a … [Read more...]
Be a Part of the #Rochester200 Project
April 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Twenty-seventeen marks the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Rochester. Founded in 1817, Rochester is the first settlement in Oakland County. The City is planning a series of Bicentennial events throughout the year to celebrate this milestone event. In honor of the Bicentennial, residents and visitors of Rochester are invited to donate their time and talents to put their favorite Rochester memories on canvas as a part of the #Rochester200 Project. Only 200 canvases will be … [Read more...]
Founders Day Celebration Kicks Off Bicentennial March 12
February 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
City of Rochester Kicks Off Bicentennial Celebration at the Rochester Hills Museum Twenty-Seventeen marks the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Rochester. Founded in 1817, Rochester is the first settlement in Oakland County. The City is planning a series of Bicentennial events throughout the year to celebrate this milestone event. The first Bicentennial event is Founders Day on Sunday, March 12, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. The event will … [Read more...]
