Rochester Hills Museum to Induct Six New Members into the Community Hall of Fame The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be inducting six new members into the Community Hall of Fame at the Founder’s Day Celebration on Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. The Founder’s Day program is sponsored annually by the Rochester Historical Commission to recognize the founding of Rochester on March 17, 1817 by James Graham. This year’s event features PBS personality Tom Daldin and his wife, Rochester … [Read more...]
Six New Members to be Inducted into the Community Hall of Fame for Founder’s Day Celebration
February 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Growing Up in Rochester with Bob Milne
February 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“Growing Up in Rochester with Bob Milne” to be feature presentation at the Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s Brown Bag Meeting on March 7 The Rochester-Avon Historical Society will present “Growing Up in Rochester” with Ragtime pianist Bob Milne at its Brown Bag lunchtime meeting at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Avenue, on Tuesday, March 7 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Milne, considered by many to be the best ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist in the world, will discuss growing up … [Read more...]
Hemingway Homecoming 1919
February 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society Presents “Hemingway Homecoming 1919” with John Cohassey The Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s will hold its monthly evening meeting on Thursday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Town Road. Guest speaker John Cohassey will present “Hemingway’s Homecoming 1919,” a look at the year when author Ernest Hemingway decided to become a writer, returned from WWI, and spent the fall and most of the winter in … [Read more...]
Rochester in the 1960s and Pop Up Books from the Rochester Avon Historical Society
January 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society Presents “Rochester in the 1960s” with Patrick McKay The Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s will hold an evening meeting on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Town Road. As Rochester celebrates its bicentennial in 2017, each decade sheds light on our community's history. The 1960s brought the Vietnam War to our city, as well as a massive growth in population. What happened that brought so many people here? … [Read more...]
History of the OPC in Rochester
May 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
History of the OPC in Rochester will be the Featured Presentation of the Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s June Brown Bag Meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 12 noon, held at the Rochester Community House. The final brown bag meeting of the season will feature Marye Miller, founder and retired executive director of the Older Persons Commission (OPC), who will discuss the dynamic history of this nationally known senior center from the days when she began driving seniors for the Rochester … [Read more...]
Annual Antique Appraisal Day at the Rochester Community House
February 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Historical Society Hosts 23RD Annual Antique Appraisal Day at the Rochester Community House, March 6 Still wonder what Grandma’s Chinese vase is worth? Do you have a shelf full of dusty antiques? Bring them to the Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s 23rd annual Antique Appraisal Day on Sunday, March 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow and learn if you have a financial treasure or a sentimental one. For over two decades the Rochester-Avon Historical … [Read more...]
Rochester Avon Historical Society’s September Meeting to Feature “The Many Hats of Rochester’s Main Street Pharmacist”
August 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Local writer and businessman Bob Lytle will be the guest speaker at the Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s evening meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Town in Rochester. A longtime historical society member, Lytle will discuss the history of downtown Rochester’s opera house building, which he restored to its original appearance and in which his pharmacy is located, as well as his prolific writing career and … [Read more...]
What Will Happen to the Rochester Elevator?
April 30, 2015 by 7 Comments
Will the Rochester Elevator be Sold? Rumors continue to circulate around town that the historic Rochester Elevator will be sold. If that happens, more than likely the building would come down, or be moved. Rochester Media visited the bright red landmark this week. The helpful staff said "an offer is always on the table" when it comes to selling. However, "we"re not going anywhere anytime soon," said the gentleman working the counter. One-Hundred and Thirty-five Years The Rochester … [Read more...]
Greater Rochester Heritage Days: Fun For All!
April 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Where else can you have a luscious pancake breakfast at the Community House, walk out the door to an impressive car show, move into by-gone days of Rochester by looking at Rochester–Avon Historical Society vintage photo display and sales booth, hear the wonderful harmony of a Barbershop Quartet? And that’s just for starters! Mark your calendars for the Greater Rochester Heritage Days held Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Rochester … [Read more...]
Discover What Your Treasures are Worth at Annual Antique Appraisal Day
February 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s time once again to find out what your treasured heirlooms and antiques are worth at the Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s Annual Antique Appraisal Day on Sunday, March 1 from noon until 4 p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow. Local antiques appraisers have offered to donate their time and expertise in books, manuscripts, first editions, coins, clocks, glass, pottery, collectibles, china, lighting, lamps, furniture, guns, military items, antique weapons, dolls and … [Read more...]
