At the intersection of 28 Mile and Mt. Vernon roads, about five miles northeast of Rochester, lies a remnant of our area’s agricultural past. The unincorporated town of Mt. Vernon—now little more than a country crossroads—was not only a trading place for area farmers, but also went down in history as the birthplace of the American typewriter. Mt. Vernon lies just inside the western edge of Washington Township, abutting the border of Oakland and Macomb counties. As Washington Township was … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Museum Presents Smart Towns Agent of Change
August 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Smart Towns – Agent of Change: William Austin Burt Tuesday, September 11 7:00 p.m. Museum Members Free; Non-Members $5 Smart Towns is a lifelong learning program for everyone in the community, led by educational, non-profit organizations including the Rochester Hills Museum. Smart Towns’ “partners” work together to provide a unique series of programs exploring one period in history for one year. The theme for 2018 is Agents of Change. Imagine a world without the discovery of iron ore … [Read more...]
