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OCHS Membership Meeting – December
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesMonthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.
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M15 Garage Sale – Vintage Market
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesOutdoor Vintage Market in conjunction with the M15 Garage Sale, held on the historic campus of the Old Mill Museum in Ortonville. Vendors - 10'x10' spaces are only $10. This is mainly a vintage-theme market, not a generic garage sale... the bulk of items sold should fit within this theme, including: Antiques, historical items, vintage items […]
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OCHS Membership Meeting – April
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesMonthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.
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OCHS Membership Meeting – May
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesMonthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.
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Civil War Cemetery Walk and Decoration Day
Ortonville Cemetery 175 N Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI, United States-----Memorial Day 2024----- At the Ortonville Cemetery and Old Mill Civil War reenactors will honor the 49 Civil War Veterans buried at the Ortonville Cemetery, and demonstrate at the Old Mill Museum. See their tombstones! Hear their history! Full Schedule: 9:30am - 10:00am - Memorial Day Parade starts at the Old Town Hall (486 Mill […]
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OCHS Membership Meeting – June
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesMonthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.
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FeaturedMaps: Rectangular Survey System
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesHave you ever wondered how to read the legal description of your property on your property tax bill? OCHS trustee Ken Bush will teach you, along with other map reading skills. All are welcome to this free program at the Old Mill Museum.
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OCHS Membership Meeting – July
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesMonthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.
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Muckets, Bummers and Minie Balls – Uniforms and Equipment of the Civil War Soldier
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesAt 7 p.m., July 24th, the Old Mill Museum, 366 Mill St, Ortonville, will host a program “Muckets, Bummers and Minie Balls – Uniforms and Equipment of the Civil War Soldier”. Local residents John Fross and Alan Allgaier will present an up-close look at uniforms, equipment, weapons, and personal items used by soldiers during the […]
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FeaturedAnnual OCHS Members Picnic
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesAnnual OCHS Members Picnic When: August 13, Tuesday @ 5:00 pm Where: Weather permitting, under the tent outside of the museum OR inside the main room in the museum Food: Pizza, coffee, and water will be provided for everyone, but feel free to bring any additional items, especially dessert!! Who: OCHS members, their families, and friends. What: A brief business meeting will […]
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FeaturedWhat is the DUR? What did it mean for Ortonville? Learn all about the Detroit United Railway.
Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United StatesWhat is the DUR? What did it mean for Ortonville? Learn all about the Detroit United Railway. Ken Bush, our resident historian on the Detroit United Railway, will detail the history of the railroad that went through Ortonville. This 30 to 45-minute presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Light refreshments will be provided. The […]
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