Upcoming Local Events 2010

 

                                             March

The Crocker House Museum at 15 Union Street in Mt. Clemens, (586) 465-2488, www.crockerhousemuseum.com will be having a "Mops, Mangles, and Feather Dusters" Tea on Sunday, March 7, at 1 pm.

 

The Greater Clinton Township Historical Society will present The Regular Base Ball Club of Mt. Clemens.  Take a look back at how baseball was first played in the mid 1800s.  Explore that era's customs, rules, equipment, and uniforms from a time when the game was played for fun and exercise, before the professional era in which players are paid to play.  This program is free and includes refreshments!  It will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clinton Macomb Public Library, 586-226-5020 at 40900 Romeo Plank (cross street Canal), Clinton Twp., MI 48038.  For more info visit www.clintontwphistory.org.  For more info about the Regular Base Ball Club of Mt. Clemens, visit www.regulars.org.

On Saturday, March 13, The Crocker House will host a Yvonne Leslie Pottery Luncheon presenting "Musical Memories" at  Zuccaro’s  Banquets & Catering  at 46601 N. Gratiot in Chesterfield Twp., MI 48051. Come and view tables showcasing collectible and casual china that reflect a musical theme.  If interested in setting a table, please contact Barb Dempsey at 586-465-4918.  Doors open at 12 p.m. for table viewing with lunch served around 1 p.m. with entertainment to follow. All proceeds benefit preservation projects for the Crocker House Museum and the Macomb County Historical Society. Sponsored by the Mah-Nah-BeZee Questers # 198.

Please call in advance and make a reservation! (586) 465-2488.

 

The Ray Township Historical Society will be hosting a Show and Tell with Antique Appraisals available. $3 for one item, $5 for two items. This will be Monday, March 15 at the Ray Township Senior Center at 64255 Wolcott Road (PO Box 306). Ray, MI. 48096 and the phone is (586) 749-3358. For more information visit the RTHS website www.rayhistory.org or telephone Terry Goike at (586) 784-9221.

 

The Local History Conference will be held March 19 and 20 at the Dearborn Inn.

 

The Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society will be hosting a program called The Fireside Arts along with an open house at their Historical Village on March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more info go to their website: www.richmondhistorical.org .

 

The Macomb County Lorenzo Cultural Center will present the program And Still They Prospered: Living Through the Great Depression from February 27 - May 8, 2010. The Lorenzo Cultural Center takes a look at one of the most difficult times in United States history. Learn about innovation, courage & perseverance, creativity, cooperation & compassion, escapism and the financial collapse. For more information, please visit their website at www.lorenzoculturalcenter.com .

 

April

 

The Macomb County Heritage Alliance will be held April 17 at the Mt. Clemens Library on 150 Cass Avenue, Mt. Clemens.

 

The Ray Township Historical Society will be hosting a presentation by Bill Collins on the Cascades and the Gray home. This will be Monday, April 19 at the Ray Township Senior Center at 64255 Wolcott Road (PO Box 306). Ray, MI. 48096 and the phone is (586) 749-3358. For more information visit the RTHS website www.rayhistory.org or telephone Terry Goike at (586) 784-9221.

 

The Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society will have an open house in their Historical Village and also Spring Cleaning on Saturday, April 24 from 9 to 3 and on Sunday, April 25 from 1 to 4 pm. For more info go to their website: www.richmondhistorical.org .

 

The Macomb County Lorenzo Cultural Center will present the program And Still They Prospered: Living Through the Great Depression from February 27 - May 8, 2010. The Lorenzo Cultural Center takes a look at one of the most difficult times in United States history. Learn about innovation, courage & perseverance, creativity, cooperation & compassion, escapism and the financial collapse. For more information, please visit their website at www.lorenzoculturalcenter.com .

 

 

May

 

The Crocker House Museum will host a Toll House Tea on Sunday, May 2 at 1 p.m.  They are at 15 Union Street in Mt. Clemens, (586) 465-2488, www.crockerhousemuseum.com

The Ray Township Historical Society will be hosting a program by Mary Keithan on One-Room Schoolhouses/Barns on Monday, May 17. Meetings are held at the Ray Township Senior Center at 64255 Wolcott Road (PO Box 306). Ray, MI 48096 and the phone is (586) 749-3358. For more information visit the RTHS website www.rayhistory.org or telephone Terry Goike at (586) 784-9221.

 

The Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society will have an open house at their Historic Village along with a program entitled: Veterans Remembered.  All the buildings in the Historic Village will be open.  For more info go to their website: www.richmondhistorical.org .

 

The Macomb County Lorenzo Cultural Center will present the program And Still They Prospered: Living Through the Great Depression from February 27 - May 8, 2010. The Lorenzo Cultural Center takes a look at one of the most difficult times in United States history. Learn about innovation, courage & perseverance, creativity, cooperation & compassion, escapism and the financial collapse. For more information, please visit their website at www.lorenzoculturalcenter.com .

 

June

 

The Washington Historical Museum is located at 58230 Van Dyke in Washington. It is open from June-November on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1 to 4 PM. The museum is located in the old Washington High School. It consists of two floors of many interesting exhibits. Admission is free. This is sponsored by the Greater Washington Area Historical Society.

 

The Chesterfield Township Historical Society will have their historical village open Sunday, June 13 from 1 to 3 pm. It is located at 47275 Sugarbush Rd.

The Crocker House Museum will host the Annual Garden Walk and Breakfast on Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  They are at 15 Union Street in Mt. Clemens, (586) 465-2488, www.crockerhousemuseum.com.

 

Log Cabin Day is a statewide function held on the last Sunday of June, this year June 27. Historical groups with log cabins are open on this day, usually from 1 to 4 pm. Macomb County groups with log cabins include the Chesterfield Twp. Historical Society, Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society, and The Greater Clinton Township Historical Society.

 

July

 

The Crocker House Museum will host the Member's Annual Meeting and Picnic at 15 Union Street in Mt. Clemens, (586) 465-2488, www.crockerhousemuseum.com.

The Chesterfield Township Historical Society will have their historical village open Sunday, July 11 from 1 to 3 pm. It is located at 47275 Sugarbush Rd.

 

The Washington Historical Museum is located at 58230 Van Dyke in Washington. It is open from June-November on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1 to 4 PM. The museum is located in the old Washington High School. It consists of two floors of many interesting exhibits. Admission is free. This is sponsored by the Greater Washington Area Historical Society.

 

August

The Crocker House Museum will host a garden party, "Affair at the Fenton" on Sunday, August 1.  They are located at 15 Union Street in Mt. Clemens, (586) 465-2488, www.crockerhousemuseum.com.

 

The Chesterfield Township Historical Society will have their historical village open Sunday, August 8 from 1 to 3 pm. It is located at 47275 Sugarbush Rd.

 

The Washington Historical Museum is located at 58230 Van Dyke in Washington. It is open from June-November on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1 to 4 PM. The museum is located in the old Washington High School. It consists of two floors of many interesting exhibits. Admission is free. This is sponsored by the Greater Washington Area Historical Society.

 

September

 

The Washington Historical Museum is located at 58230 Van Dyke in Washington. It is open from June-November on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1 to 4 PM. The museum is located in the old Washington High School. It consists of two floors of many interesting exhibits. Admission is free. This is sponsored by the Greater Washington Area Historical Society.

 

October

The Crocker House Museum will host a Cemetery Walk and Funeral Tea on Saturday, October 2.  Meet at the Crocker House at 15 Union Street in Mt. Clemens, (586) 465-2488, www.crockerhousemuseum.com.

 

The Historical Society of Michigan State History Conference will be October 15-17 in Frankenmuth.

 

The Washington Historical Museum is located at 58230 Van Dyke in Washington. It is open from June-November on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1 to 4 PM. The museum is located in the old Washington High School. It consists of two floors of many interesting exhibits. Admission is free. This is sponsored by the Greater Washington Area Historical Society.

 

November

 

The Washington Historical Museum is located at 58230 Van Dyke in Washington. It is open from June-November on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1 to 4 PM. The museum is located in the old Washington High School. It consists of two floors of many interesting exhibits. Admission is free. This is sponsored by the Greater Washington Area Historical Society.

 

December

 

Friday, December 4, will be the date for the Christmas Tree Lighting for Chesterfield Township. The Chesterfield Township Historical Society will have their historical village at this time and will host carol singing and other Christmas activities on Friday evening.