The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be hosting a tour of church locations that were once located along one street in downtown Rochester – Walnut Street - on Sunday, July 21 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. The tour will start at the St. Andrew Catholic Church location – the parking lot at Third and Walnut and tour guides will discuss church locations and existing buildings. Teenagers of the ‘50s and ‘60s who attended these churches will be available to share their memories of Sunday … [Read more...]
Little House by the Creek Camp comes to the Rochester Hills Museum
July 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be presenting Little House by the Creek Camp on Thursdays, July 18, August 1, and August 8. Campers work and play like yesterday as people might have in the 1800s – attending the schoolhouse that they loved, harvesting fruits and vegetables and ending each session exploring the “shimmering” creek. They might even visit the final resting place of the Taylor-Van Hoosen family. Campers should wear swim suits under shorts, wear tennis shoes and … [Read more...]
Let’s go on a Summer Safari!
June 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be presenting Summer Safari on Saturday, June 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the museum. Admission is free for members of the Rochester Hills Museum. Admissions for non-members is for $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Ages 5 and up are welcome. Guests will be learning the reasons for the seasons and what signs in nature tell us it is summer. Summer Safari will include a story, fun outdoor games, and a nature hike. To register … [Read more...]
New exhibits at Rochester Hills Museum highlighting local artists
June 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is featuring a new temporary exhibit, Painting the Past, which is on display from Friday, June 14 through Saturday, August 31, 2013. The Museum is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students (K‐12). Museum Members are free! Painting the Past exhibit features seven local artists’ works of art. The paintings depict the Rochester Hills Museum grounds or building as well as scenes … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Museum Presents Fossils in Rochester
September 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be presenting Fossils in Rochester on Saturday, September 29th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The program is free for Members of the Rochester Hills Museum. The cost for non-members is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and $3 for seniors. This program is recommended for ages 7 and up and includes fun indoor and outdoor activities. To register for Fossils in Rochester call (248) 656-4663 or e-mail [email protected] . … [Read more...]
