Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

Documentary Screening: Giants Rising
Thursday, June 4
7pm-8:30pm
Free for Museum Members; $8/Adult; $5/Senior/StudentRegister:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rochester-hills-museum-31205740733" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/o/rochester-hills-museum-31205740733</a>


A journey into the heart of America’s most iconic forests, GIANTS RISING explores the secrets, superpowers and saga of the redwoods— the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth. It’s an epic tale that reveals the wonders of these majestic trees and our dramatic, ever-evolving relationship with them. Living links to the past, redwoods also hold powers that may play a role in our future, including their ability to withstand fire and capture carbon, to offer clues about resilience, and even to enhance our own well-being. Through the voices of biologists, artists, Native communities and others, we discover the redwoods’ scientific marvels and our deep cultural ties to them. It’s a story that offers insights about the value of our interconnections, and the promise of solutions that will help us ALL rise up to face the challenges that lay ahead.

Local Event: Documentary Screening: Giants Rising

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Documentary Screening: Giants Rising

Documentary Screening: Giants Rising
Thursday, June 4
7pm-8:30pm
Free for Museum Members; $8/Adult;...

TEMPORARY EXHIBIT:
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN OAKLAND COUNTY

May 1 – June 27
Fridays &amp; Saturdays, 12 – 3pm
Free Admission for all!
Come see six exhibit panels highlighting “The Oakland County Underground Railroad Project,” a multi-community public history project to research and provide access to evidence-based local Underground Railroad history. It was led by The Birmingham Museum and Oakland County Historical Commission, funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Local Event: Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in...

TEMPORARY EXHIBIT:
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN OAKLAND COUNTY

May 1 – June 27
Fridays & Saturdays, 12 – 3pm
Free Admission for...

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County

Museum Drop-In Hours &amp; Tours
Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00pm – 3:00pm with a Guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1pm
Free for Museum Members
$5/Adults; $3/Seniors/Students
No registration required.
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is open for drop-in hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 12 - 3pm, with a Guided Tour of the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1:00pm and the 1850 Red House immediately following. 
Included with your admission is a self-paced, interactive look at our community’s local history. You also get to meet the Taylor-Van Hoosen families, check out Mastodon bones, and enjoy a wide variety of local videos from the Newberry Hill ski jump to our award-winning PBS movie and numerous computer interactives. The guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse departs from the Dairy Barn at 1:00 pm, and you may take a self-guided tour of the Bull Barn, Milk House, Equipment Barn, and Children’s Garden, as well as the nearby Stoney Creek Cemetery, and our 16 acres of grounds. Come and share your afternoon with us at our site – listed on the National Register of Historic Places!

Local Event: Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours

Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours

Museum Drop-In Hours & Tours
Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00pm – 3:00pm with a Guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1pm
Free...

Museum at the Market - Downtown Walking Tour – Free
June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12
9:30am – 10:30am
Meet at the Rochester Farmer’s Market - 202 E 3rd St, Rochester, MI 48307
No Registration Required – Donations Appreciated.
Join Museum staff at the Rochester Farmer’s Market! Buy some fresh food and then hit the streets to learn some fascinating facts to share at dinner with family and friends. Where is the oldest building on Main Street?Where were the first hotels? Where were all the churches? On this tour we’ll explore our downtown exhibit signs and sift through historical photos and stories while walking about a half mile. No registration required. Meet at info tent.

Local Event: Museum at the Market! Downtown Walking Tour 

Museum at the Market! Downtown Walking Tour 

Museum at the Market - Downtown Walking Tour – Free
June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12
9:30am – 10:30am
Meet at the...

One Room Schoolhouse Discovery Day

Saturday, June 13
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Included with Museum Admission, $5/Adults, $3/Seniors &amp; Students, Museum Members free
Join the Stoney Creek Rho Kappa Social Studies Honors Society as we open the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse to the public for drop in visits. Learn about what school was like in the past and take part in activities for all ages. If you're looking for a unique experience, this event is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of education in our community!

Local Event: One Room Schoolhouse Discovery Day

One Room Schoolhouse Discovery Day

One Room Schoolhouse Discovery Day

Saturday, June 13
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Included with Museum Admission, $5/Adults, $3/Seniors &...

Rochester Garden Walk 
Thursday, June 18
10am – 5pm
Advance Tickets* $16; Day of Garden Walk $20
*Advance tickets can be purchased on the Museum website, or in person starting May 23 at the Museum and Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Bordine’s (Rochester Hills location), Fogler’s Greenhouse, and Piechnik’s Garden Gate. 
Websites: <a href="https://www.rochesterhills.org/museum" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.rochesterhills.org/museum</a> or RochesterGardenClub.org for more information
A garden stroll in the early summer is a delight – it is even better when joined by friends and family, and with gardens staffed with knowledgeable gardeners. This event is co-sponsored by the Rochester Garden Club and The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, and it showcases gorgeous, private gardens in the greater Rochester area that you tour at your own pace. 
Museum and Private Gardens will be open 10 am – 5 pm. You will exchange your ticket for a Garden Guide, at the Museum, the week of the event (June 15-17, 1-4pm and all day June 18) which will have a map of the gardens, as well as discounts to some of your favorite local garden centers.
Events at the Museum on Garden Walk Day:
Native Plant Sale from 9:30am – 3:00pm
Program in the Calf Barn at 10:30am – “Let’s Talk About It: Natives, Nativars, and Cultivars”
Fleatique &amp; Cookie Room from 10:00am – 4:00pmThank you to our Sponsors:&nbsp;Dillman &amp; Upton, Fogler’s Greenhouse, Green Meadows Lawnscape, Piechnik’s Garden Gate, and U.S. Travel Center. 
 
The Rochester Hills Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre Roads.

Local Event: Rochester Garden Walk 

Rochester Garden Walk 

Rochester Garden Walk 
Thursday, June 18
10am – 5pm
Advance Tickets* $16; Day of Garden Walk $20
*Advance tickets can be...

Rochester Grangers&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Vintage Base Ball Matches
Tuesday, June 23 - 6:30pm
Saturday, July 18 - 1pm
Thursday, July 23 - 6:30pm
No registration required –&nbsp;Free! Donations Appreciated!
The Rochester Grangers existed as a base ball club as early as 1871. Vintage base ball is played representing a time period when gentleman played for leisure and not for competition. You will not see any spitting, sliding, or wagering at these matches! Home matches are played at the Museum and guests should bring their own chairs or blankets, cool drinks, and sun protection. 
Visit the Rochester Grangers Facebook page for their complete schedule of matches. Always verify date and time as match day approaches, as this schedule is subject to change.

Local Event: Rochester Grangers - Vintage Base Ball Matches  

Rochester Grangers - Vintage Base Ball Matches  

Rochester Grangers  - Vintage Base Ball Matches
Tuesday, June 23 - 6:30pm
Saturday, July 18 - 1pm
Thursday, July 23 - 6:30pm
No...

Honeybee Hangouts
Thursday, June 25
6:30pm – 7:30pm
$10/Member; $15/Non-Member
Registration Required,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rochester-hills-museum-31205740733" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/o/rochester-hills-museum-31205740733</a>
This family friendly program explores the world of honeybees. We’ll visit the Museum hives, try on a beekeeper’s outfit, learn the bee life cycle, and sample local honey. Take home a beeswax candle roll kit.

Local Event: Honeybee Hangouts

Honeybee Hangouts

Honeybee Hangouts
Thursday, June 25
6:30pm – 7:30pm
$10/Member; $15/Non-Member
Registration...

Wet and Wild Wednesdays
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
12pm – 2pm

$6/Non-Member, Per Person Ages 2-99Free for Museum Members
No registration required.
Every Wednesday in July slide over to the Museum for some summer fun! You’ll find musical entertainment, two huge slip and slides, a Rochester Hills Fire Truck, foam machine for little kids, wading in Stoney Creek and water activities sponsored by the Clinton River Watershed Council. No registration required. Doors open at 11:30am. 
Presenting Sponsor - Genisys Credit Union
Supporting sponsor: Goldfish Swim School 
July 1&nbsp; &nbsp;Nick Thomas
July 8&nbsp; &nbsp;Circus Fun with Rufus
July 15 Beverly the Music Lady
July 22 Gordon the Magician
July 29 Kevin Kammeraad Puppet Show

Local Event: Wet and Wild Wednesdays 

Wet and Wild Wednesdays 

Wet and Wild Wednesdays
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
12pm – 2pm

$6/Non-Member, Per Person Ages 2-99Free for Museum...

Rochester Grangers&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Vintage Base Ball Matches
Saturday, July 18 - 1pm
Thursday, July 23 - 6:30pm
No registration required –&nbsp;Free! Donations Appreciated!
The Rochester Grangers existed as a base ball club as early as 1871. Vintage base ball is played representing a time period when gentleman played for leisure and not for competition. You will not see any spitting, sliding, or wagering at these matches! Home matches are played at the Museum and guests should bring their own chairs or blankets, cool drinks, and sun protection. 
Visit the Rochester Grangers Facebook page for their complete schedule of matches. Always verify date and time as match day approaches, as this schedule is subject to change.

Rochester Grangers  - Vintage Base Ball Matches
Saturday, July 18 - 1pm
Thursday, July 23 - 6:30pm
No registration required...

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25th Annual Spring VegFest 
When: Sun., June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free Admission
VegMichigan, a local nonprofit organization, is hosting its 25th annual Spring VegFest at the historic Eastern Market, and admission is free. Interest in plant-based living continues to grow and this is the place to try some of the best food options in the area. Discover a wide- variety of specialty items, enjoy eco-friendly shopping, and learn about organizations that are positively contributing to our community! This is a family-friendly event with free cooking demonstrations and presentations, plant-based food samples, music, massages from Irene’s Myomassology Institute, a Kid Zone, and an incredible selection of plant-based foods. Get details at <a href="https://vegmichigan.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">vegmichigan.org.</a>

Local Event: VegMIchigan VegFest

VegMIchigan VegFest

25th Annual Spring VegFest 
When: Sun., June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free Admission
VegMichigan, a local nonprofit organization, is...

Guardian Angel Cemetery

Wine &amp; Cheese Open House at Guardian Angel Cemetery&nbsp;
Join us for a special Wine &amp; Cheese Open House at Guardian Angel Cemetery on Wednesday, June 18 from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM and experience the beauty, peace, and serenity of one of Rochester’s most breathtaking cemeteries.
Explore 80 lush acres featuring: 
✨ A serene meditation garden 
✨ Stunning bronze sculptures 
✨ Peaceful walking paths and elegant surroundings
Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you tour the grounds at your own pace and discover the peaceful elegance that Guardian Angel offers.
Family Service Counselors will be available throughout the event to answer questions and provide information about preplanning opportunities and special attendee incentives.
📍 Guardian Angel Cemetery 
📅 Wednesday, June 18 
⏰ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reserve your spot today. 
Serving all Christian faiths. 
First-time attendees only.

Local Event: Wine & Cheese Open House

Wine & Cheese Open House

Wine & Cheese Open House at Guardian Angel Cemetery 
Join us for a special Wine & Cheese Open House at Guardian Angel Cemetery...

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Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County

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12:00 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours

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Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County

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12:00 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Museum Public Drop-In Hours and Tours

JUN

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12:00 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County

JUN

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12:00 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Museum at the Market! Downtown Walking Tour

JUN

13

9:30 AM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

One Room Schoolhouse Discovery Day

JUN

13

12:00 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County

JUN

13

12:00 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester Garden Walk

JUN

18

10:00 AM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County

JUN

19

12:00 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County

JUN

20

12:00 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Rochester Grangers - Vintage Base Ball Matches

JUN

23

6:30 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Honeybee Hangouts

JUN

25

6:30 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County

JUN

26

12:00 PM

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI

Temporary Exhibit: The Underground Railroad in Oakland County