Rochester Hills Public Library Shares History of Two Prominent Trails The Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) is offering community members the chance to explore the rich history just outside the library’s doors. To share the stories RHPL collaborated with the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm to take you on a bicycle ride through time. On June 29, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. join us for a 3.7 mile ride, where you’ll meet ‘the original Forrest Gump’, see the former training site of … [Read more...]
Kick Your Heels Up For a Good Cause at the Bicentennial Barn Dance
May 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Twenty-seventeen marks the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Rochester. In celebration of this historic milestone, several special events are planned, but none are more anticipated than the Bicentennial Barn Dance. The dance will be held on Friday, June 23, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. The Barn Dance will include a strolling dinner, square dancing, silent auction, a pie stand and much more. Tickets are $100 per person, and $150 per couple. Jeans … [Read more...]
Holiday Exhibits at the Rochester Hills Museum
December 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Holiday Exhibits have arrived at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm has two new exhibits for this holiday season. Museum Members are free. Please consider becoming a member of the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. The cost for non-members is $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens. Get on Board The adaptively reused Calf Barn at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm has been transformed this holiday … [Read more...]
Family fun at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm Thanksgiving Weekend
November 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be opening their holiday exhibits and presenting an environmental program Thanksgiving weekend. Admission to the exhibit and environmental program are free for museum members, $5 for adults, $3 for students, and $3 for seniors. Friday, November 25 will be opening day of the Museum’s massive model train exhibit, Get on Board. The Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club has been planning the upcoming model train exhibit all year and can’t wait to … [Read more...]
Santa and Mrs. Claus go to the Museum
November 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is presenting Santa’s Visit Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm on Saturday, December 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Timed tickets can be purchased by visiting www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms or in person on Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for Rochester Hills Museum Members and $8 for non-members. Guests arrive at the Dairy Barn for activities and then take our hay … [Read more...]
Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival at the Rochester Hills Museum
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will host its annual Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 8 from 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. The presenting sponsor for this event is Genisys Credit Union with event sponsorship from Hollywood Market and KIND Healthy Bars. Activities during the day include the Dinosaur Hill Pioneer Homestead and Playground, music, food, Guy Louis’s Worlds of Music, Michigan’s Family Funnyman, Joel Tacey, Stoney Creek High School Drum Line, a Rochester Hills Fire … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Woman’s Club is looking for New Members
August 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) is actively seeking new members. RJWC is a volunteer service organization which has been a part of the Rochester community for 60 years. RJWC is committed to supporting numerous area charities and non-profit organizations through hands-on volunteering as well as fund-raising. Since its inception, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club has more than 1 million hours of community service and raised more than $910,000 to support the local community. The … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Gives Back to Ten Charitable Organizations
June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Over the past month, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) was proud to present more than $4000.00 in donations to 10 charitable organizations. Each April, RJWC reviews requests submitted by local organizations requesting assistance. This year the following organization where chosen to receive donations: The Ashley McCormick Flu Foundation and Ashley’s Bridge, Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, Career Dress, Faith Works Michigan, Meadow Brook Hall, New Day Foundation for … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Celebrates 60 Years in the Community
June 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In 1956, 16 Rochester women; Robin Blanton, Joan Brann, Marilyn Brooks, Mary Burke, Mary Eberline, Peg Fetterly, Eveline Goble, Pat Henry, Ruth Herkless, Helen Mair, Kathy Crowe McAfee, Tommy Nirider, Gwen Ott, Ibbie Price, Leonore Talley and Katy Upton, came together to help the Rochester community be a better place to live. And, today, 60 years later, RJWC is still making a difference, fundraising and contributing to community betterment programs and organizations. The nonprofit, … [Read more...]
Fishing 101 at Spencer Park this Saturday
June 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is presenting Fishing 101 at Spencer Park The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be presenting Fishing 101 on Saturday, June 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Spencer Park. Patrick Endres, Rochester Hills Environmental Educator, will show how fun and easy fishing can be. Children 7 and up are welcome. During this program guests will learn how to tie a fishing knot, properly cast, and safely remove a fish from their fishing line. Limited … [Read more...]
