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Eastern Michigan Events
November 22: Detroit
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Car collectors, restorers, historians and motor heads of all ages are invited to attend the Detroit area's largest ever gathering of automotive history writers from 2 to 5 pm at the Detroit Public Library's Rose and Robert Skillman Branch. Come meet over twenty book authors who write about the world of cars, trucks, ships, and airplanes. The authors will assemble in the Rose Skillman Gallery, home of the famous National Automotive History Collection. They will talk with you about your interests and sign your copies of their books. This event is free and open to the public. For more information please see www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/nahc or contact friends@detroit.lib.mi.us. November 23: Washington
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The Greater Washington Area Historical Society will present its first historic date plaques on Sunday, November 23, at 1 pm in the historical museum located at 58230 Van Dyke, north of 26 Mile Road. There will also be an open house at the museum from 1 to 4 pm, the last day for this year. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information or to schedule a tour (off season) please call (586) 786-5304.November 30: Flint
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Bring your friends and family to Whaley House Museum this holiday season for an unforgettable Christmas experience. Enjoy the festive sights and sounds of a historic Victorian home decorated by the area's leading florists and decorators. Admission: Adults (16 and Up) - $5.00; Students are $3.00; 5 and under will be free.December 5: Chesterfield
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The Chesterfield Historical Society's one-room schoolhouse will be open at 7 pm in conjunction with the Chesterfield Township's Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Society will serve hot chocolate and cookies and have a local school choir singing carols. For more information please call (586) 749-3713. December 5: Detroit
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Be a part of history at the 2008 Detroit Historical Society Ball on Friday, December 5th from 6:30 pm till midnight at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel Detroit. The Society is the first charity hosting a black tie event at the hotel following their grand reopening. And if that wasn't enough, the Ball features the chance to see famous Detroiters take to the floor in a Dancing with Detroit's Stars competition. The event is co-chaired by Mary Ann Bury of Grosse Pointe Park, Marianne Endicott of Grosse Pointe Shores, Vivian Rogers Pickard of Bloomfield Hills and Sydell Schubot of Franklin. In addition, Monica Gayle of Fox 2 News will serve as mistress of ceremonies. This year's Ball also includes a silent auction, with all proce-eds from the event and auction supporting the Society's exhibition and educational programs at both the Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum. For tickets or information, call Alison Piech at (313) 833-0481.December 6: Plymouth
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The Plymouth Historical Museum will hold its 3d Annual Craft Bazaar and Open House on Saturday, December 6, 2008, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Museum. They are seeking crafters for the bazaar. All items must be hand-made. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis as there are a limited amount of tables available. Tables are $15 each; if you need electricity there's an additional $5 charge. Applications are available on the Museum's website at http://www.plymouthhistory.org/craft/craft%20show.pdf. Please call (734) 455-8940 for more information.December 6: Rochester Hills
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Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the Rochester Hills Museum on Saturday, December 6 from 9 to 4 pm. Children can enjoy a wagon ride to the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse that is decked out for the season, enjoy cookies, games, a quilt exhibit, wooden toys, and more. Limited tickets are sold each hour to avoid any delays. Ticket costs are $4 for Museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Parents are free and bring your own camera! For reservations, please call (248) 656-4663 or email rhmuseum@rochesterhills.org.December 6: Romeos
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The 2008 Romeo Historical Society Christmas Home Tour will be held on Saturday, December 6th. Five homes in Romeo will be featured on the Christmas Tour. 2 tours are available: from 4 to 7 pm and 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Tickets for the event are $15 each and may be purchased at Town Hall Antiques, Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow or Connelly's Creations in Romeo. For more information please call the Romeo Historical Society at (586) 752-4111.
December 6: Caseville
The Historical Society of Caseville will be hosting a Christmas Home Tour, of several homes in Caseville, and ending at the museum for refreshments. This will be from 1 pm till 4 pm. Cost of the tickets will be $8.00 and can be purchased at the museum on Wed -Fri from 11:30 am till 4:30 pm or on the day of the event. For more information please call (989) 856-9090.
December 13: Saline
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Come enjoy Christmas on the Farm at the Rentschler Farm Museum, 1265 E. Michigan Ave. on Saturday from Noon to 5 pm and on Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. See how farm families decorated with natural things from the land during the Depression Era when money was scarce. Display of German holiday desserts made from farm ingredients. Light refreshments will be served. Free parking is available on the grounds. Admission is by donation. Please call (734) 944-0442 for details. December 13: Birmingham
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A Hands-On Model Train Workshop will be held at the Birmingham Historical Museum & Park, Saturday, December 13, from 1 to 3 pm. Join Model Train Enthusiasts Stuart Shuster and Dan Machesky as they share tips on maintenance, repair, restoration and storage of model trains and accessories. This is a hands-on event, so please bring some of your own model trains and accessories! There will be free handouts and other items for all participants. The Museum’s holiday model train display is up and running now through January 10, 2009. This hands-on Model Train Workshop is FREE with paid Museum admission. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors, students and Birmingham Historical Society members. For more information regarding Museum programming and opportunities to volunteer, please call (248) 530-1928, or visit the Museum webpage at www.bhamgov.org/museumDecember 14: Lincoln Park
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The Lincoln Park Historical Museum invites you to the Holiday Open House, Sunday, December 14, from 2 till 5 pm on 1335 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park. There will be a Christmas Stocking contest with prizes. Drop off your stocking by November 26th; it will be returned to you before Christmas Eve. For more information please call (313) 382-5299. December 14: Pontiac
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The Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society will host its annual Victorian Open House on Sunday, December 14, from Noon to 4 pm. All are invited to tour the 19th century home of Michigan’s 12th Governor, Moses Wisner, at 405 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, which will be decorated in Victorian style. This year’s theme is Teas of Yore, and will feature 1702 tea boxes as well as antique tea services. Tea and cookies will be offered in the Carriage House. In keeping with the spirit of the season, there will be no admission charge, although donations, memberships or sponsorships are always welcome. Come enjoy a Christmastime retreat into the past in Pontiac! For more information call (248) 338-6732 or visit www.ocphs.orgDecember 20: Rochester Hills
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Enjoy the spirit of Holidays past at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm on Saturday, December 20 from 1 to 4 p,. Activities will be held at the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse, 1850 Red House, 1923 Dairy Barn, 1848 Stoney Creek Schoolhouse and on the grounds surrounding the Museum property. Activities include a Christmas Pageant performed by the Adams High School Thespians at the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse, tractor-pulled hayrides, chestnuts and popcorn roasting over an open fire, games, old-time movies, holiday music, readings of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, make and take holiday crafts, holiday refreshments and more. Tickets in advance are $5 adults, $3 children for Museum members, $7 adults, $4 for children nonmembers, and $8 adults, $5 children on the day of the event. For reservations please call (248) 656-4663 or email rhmuseum@rochesterhills.org. January 17: Saline
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The Saline Area Historical Society will be holding its 22nd Annual Antique Show from 8 am till 5 pm on January 17th on the Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor 48103. Approximately 50 juried dealers in two heated buildings with quality authentic antiques of a wide variety will be present. Admission will be $3 and parking is free parking; food will be available for purchase on site. For more information please visit www.salinehistory.org or call (734) 944-0713.
Eastern Michigan History Exhibits
Now Open: Flint
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Whaley House Museum presents its long-term photographic exhibit, The Legacy of Kearsley Street. Featuring many never before seen images, the exhibit tells the compelling story of the prominent families and industries of Kearsley Street and how they continue to influence our community today. The exhibit is included with museum admission. For more information please call (810) 235-6841. November 8 - January 10: Birmingham
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The annual Model Railroads exhibit is a holiday tradition at the Birmingham Historical Museum & Park. This year's display features four operating model trains, including one from the Museum collection. Also included are an elevated track and a timeline of Birmingham's train history. Children who visit can make a train ornament to take home, or place on the Museum tree. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors, students, and Birmingham Historical Society members. Two hours of free parking are available at the Chester Street Parking Structure, across from the Museum campus. For more information please call (248) 530-1928. September 6 - January 17: Birmingham
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The Birmingham Historical Museum & Park presents Frame By Frame: Comic Books' Storytelling Art, an exhibit that features original art, posters, comic books and other materials from the collection of Ed Keahey. Fans of Batman, Superman, The Flash and other superheroes and their villians will enjoy seeing the exceptional and very colorful graphic artwork used to create these vintage comic book serials. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors, students, and Birmingham Historical Society members. Two hours of free parking are available at the Chester Street Parking Structure, across from the Museum campus. For more information please call (248) 530-1928.September 27 - November 23: Macomb
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The Albert L. Lorenzo Cultural Center's new exhibit A Journey of Hope: Michigan's Immigrant Experience provides a multifaceted perspective of the experiences, challenges and dreams of those who left their homelands to make a new life in Michigan. The series offers a variety of exhibits, performances, activities and presentations from subject experts as well as from those who immigrated and forged new lives here. For more information please call (586) 286-2017.
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