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  • April 2024
  • Tue 9
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    April 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    OCHS Membership Meeting – April

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    Monthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.

  • May 2024
  • Tue 14
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    May 14, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    OCHS Membership Meeting – May

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    Monthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.

  • Mon 27
    Featured May 27, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

    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 […]

  • June 2024
  • Tue 11
    group of people around a table at a meeting
    June 11, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    OCHS Membership Meeting – June

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    Monthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.

  • Wed 19
    Plot map with one section colored yellow with a pencil pointing to it.
    Featured June 19, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Maps: Rectangular Survey System

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    Have 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.

  • July 2024
  • Tue 9
    group of people around a table at a meeting
    July 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    OCHS Membership Meeting – July

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    Monthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.

  • Wed 24
    People dressed as civil war re-enactors
    July 24, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Muckets, Bummers and Minie Balls – Uniforms and Equipment of the Civil War Soldier

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    At 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 […]

    Free
  • August 2024
  • Tue 13
    Featured August 13, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    Annual OCHS Members Picnic

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    Annual 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 21
    Featured August 21, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    What 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 States

    What 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 […]

    Free
  • September 2024
  • Tue 10
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    September 10, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    OCHS Membership Meeting – September

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    Monthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.

  • Sat 14
    Featured September 14, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

    Apple Pie Baking Contest

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    Bakers of all ages and skill levels may deliver homemade pies, which must contain apples. Pie plates will be returned after the contest.   Drop Pies off at Old Mill Museum between 10 am - 12:00 PM Judging begins at 1:00 PM Prizes for Appearance, Taste, and uniqueness

  • Sat 14
    Featured September 14, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Kids Pie Eating Contest

    Old Mill Museum 366 Mill St., Ortonville, MI, United States

    Who can eat a small pie the fastest? Ages 4-13 1st - 3rd Place Prizes

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