Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Founder's Day (Presented by the Rochester Historical Commission

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm Presents: Founder's Day (Presented by the Rochester Historical Commission)

The Rochester Historical Commission will celebrate Founder’s Day that commemorates the arrival of James Graham with his sons on March 17th, 1817 to the area we know as Rochester, Michigan. They were pioneer settlers who established Rochester as the first European settlement in Oakland County.

To celebrate, you are invited to attend a presentation on Oakland County Veterans presented by Carol Egbo, Oakland County’s Historian. The event will start with an Irish bagpiper greeting you, followed by the presentation, and ends with entertainment from Irish dancers. Light refreshments provided.

Post-War Lives and Legacies – presented by Carol Egbo

Over forty Revolutionary War soldiers are buried in Oakland County cemeteries including four in Rochester’s Mt. Avon Cemetery. What brought them to Oakland County near the end of their lives? Where did they settle? What impact did they have?

This event is held at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48306, in the renovated Calf Barn and Dairy Barn.

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Date and Time

Sunday Mar 22, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Location

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm - Calf Barn & Dairy Barn
1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306

Fees/Admission

FREE, but please register!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-day-celebration-2026-tickets-1980555959189?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Website

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Founder's Day Registration

Contact Information

Cathy Fitzpatrick
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