
Jan. 23 – Holly Library Presents A Soldier’s Story
January 2nd 2021
Local Historian Joe Mishler and Friends share “A Soldier’s Story” in this virtual presentation
January 2nd 2021
Local Historian Joe Mishler and Friends share “A Soldier’s Story” in this virtual presentation
February 8th 2020
In addition to the formal presentation of the book, Jim Craft of the Oakland County Historical Commission will deliver a talk on its background, content and value as historical literature.
July 1st 2019
From 5-8pm each Wednesday, gorgeous cars will line the streets of Downtown Holly. Come view the cars, shop the stores, and enjoy the restaurants!
April 8th 2019
Historic Items and Friendly Faces Fill Homestead Show in Holly, Returning Sept. 7 (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 7, 2019) Holly, MI – Twice a year antique vendors from throughout the Midwest gather in Holly for the Early Homestead Show hosted by Dawn and Dick Rossell of Holly Hills Primitives. The event features over 50 vendors […]
April 8th 2019
Heritage and Community Shared at Troy Historic Village (Padma Kuppa, April 8, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about? Message editor@oc115.com with your idea. Troy, MI – I’m […]
January 31st 2019
Holly Community Rallying to Move Historic Train Depot (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 31, 2019) Holly, MI- “We can only look at our beautiful building from afar,” said Village of Holly Assistant Manager and DDA Director Katy Hughes as she explained the desire behind the community’s effort to move the 1886-built Holly Union Depot to a […]
November 11th 2018
Monetizing Sacred Spaces for Purposes of Preservation (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 11, 2018) Pontiac, MI- In a world where religious engagement is down and many churches face the challenges of aging buildings plus the lure of redevelopment dollars, there is one national organization holding on to hope that sacred spaces can remain active with […]
September 14th 2018
Medieval Fun at Michigan Renaissance Festival (Sam Gurwin, Sept. 14, 2018) Holly, Groveland Township, MI- Visiting the Michigan Renaissance Festival is like traveling back in time, to days of old full of kings and queens, jousting, and a mythical love of dragons. Located in the forest outside of Holly, this destination is a world of […]
September 2nd 2018
Orson Starr House Museum Open House, Royal Oak Sept. 9 The Orson Starr House Museum will host an Open House on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Bring along all of your Royal Oak Schools memorabilia to share! Admission and parking for the museum are always FREE but donations are greatly appreciated. […]
August 19th 2018
Bus Tour to See Underground Railroad History in Metro Detroit Sept 29 Pontiac, Orchard Lake, Walled Lake, Farmington and Detroit, MI – In conjunction with Oakland County Pioneer Historical Society, historian Willie W. Payne will conduct a tour of sites in Pontiac, Orchard Lake, Walled Lake, Farmington and Detroit used to harbor southern fugitive slaves […]