The arrival of spring stirs up fond memories of special times on the Van Hoosen Farm. Joshua and his helpers were planting crops, the newborn calves were following their mothers, and the sweet smells of wild flowers filled the air. The Rochester Hills Museum is celebrating the arrival of spring by inviting visitors to see their newest exhibit and to join them at their annual Spring on the Farm event. The Progressive Era: Creating Modern America 1900-1917 Exhibit On Display till Saturday, May … [Read more...]
Enjoy ‘Spring on the Farm’ at Rochester Hills Museum
April 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be holding their traditional Spring on the Farm on Saturday, May 10 from 10-4 p.m. Admission is $7 per person, ages 2 and up, and $4 for Museum members. Activities include: The Barnyard Express Farm show at 10:30 and 12:00 Cockadoodle Doo Chicken Show at 1:30 A presentation and activities celebrating International Migratory Bird Day Programs at the 1848 Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Tours of the Museum buildings Activities in the … [Read more...]
Pioneer Homestead gets ‘covered wagon’
June 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Friends of Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve received a generous grant of $5,000 for the purchase of a cargo trailer to house and transport the Pioneer Homestead and Playground equipment for community events. Since 1976 the Dinosaur Hill Pioneer Homestead and Playground has provided opportunities for children to play like yesterday. In the past many of Rochester’s heritage festivals and more recently Rochester Hills Museum events have included these old-time chores and games. Young pioneers … [Read more...]
