The Business of Ice: From Ice Box to Ice Bags

Part of the Michigan Heritage Series Melissa Davis of the Knowlton’s Ice Museum of North America will be presenting a program on the chilly history of the natural ice industry. Founders Mickey and Agnes Knowlton collected items for over 40 years related to one of the top ten largest industries of our state’s early history. Melissa will share items from their collection of over 5,000 that are part of this unique museum. Admission is free for Museum members, $3 students and seniors, and $5 … [Read more...]

Rochester Hills Museum to host Michigan Heritage Series on Friday evenings in March

The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be hosting a series of Friday evening programs in March that explore the wildlife and maritime history we have in Michigan. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free for Museum members, $3 students and seniors, and $5 for adults. Refreshments will be served. To register please call 248.656.4663 or email at [email protected] March 14 - Michigan’s Live Birds of Prey Joe Rogers and the Wildlife Recovery Association will be … [Read more...]