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  • May 2024
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    Free
  • September 2024
  • Tue 10
    group of people around a table at a meeting
    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 […]

  • 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

  • October 2024
  • Tue 8
    group of people around a table at a meeting
    October 8, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    OCHS Membership Meeting – October

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

    Monthly Meeting of the Ortonville Community Historical Society.

  • Sat 12
    three witch hats
    Featured October 12, 2024 @ 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Witches Night Out – Hat and Cackle Contest

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

    Gather your girlfriends and dress up for this unique annual event. Wear your best witch costume and decorate your hat! It’s an evening (3 - 9 p.m.) filled with good […]

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