Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm May 2023 Events!
Event: Museum at the Market! Downtown Walking Tour
Date: Saturday, May 6
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: Meet at the Downtown Rochester Farmer’s Market, 202 E. 3rd St.
Cost: Free
Join Museum staff at the Rochester Farmer’s Market! Buy some fresh food and then hit the streets to learn some fascinating facts to share at dinner with family and friends. Where is the oldest building on Main Street? Where were the first hotels? Where was the first house built? When did the telephone come to town? Where were all the churches? On this tour we’ll explore our downtown exhibit signs and sift through historical photos and stories while walking about a half mile.
Event: Tea in the Farmhouse – Growing Up in Stoney Creek
Date: Tuesday, May 9
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Cost: Non-Members $20; Museum Members $15
Pre-Register: CLICK HERE.
We’re opening the doors of the farmhouse to host an afternoon, or low tea hour. We will explore the history of Stoney Creek Village, as we celebrate its Bicentennial. Guests get the chance to interact with artifacts and documents normally stored safely away in the collections room, while enjoying the ambiance of the 1840s Van Hoosen Farmhouse. This unique opportunity is limited to 12 people. Tea and light snack will be served. Register by Monday at 5pm.
Event: Honeybee Hangouts
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 10:30am – 12pm
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm - Calf Barn
Cost: $15/Non-Member; $10/Museum Member - Register by Thursday at 5pm
Register: CLICK HERE.
This family friendly program explores the world of bees. We’ll visit the Museum hives, try on a beekeepers outfit, learn the bee life cycle, sample local honey, and create a beeswax candle.
The Rochester Hills Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre Roads.
Event: Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Matches – 25th Season Celebration
Dates/Times:
Saturday, May 20, 1pm vs. Mt. Clemens Regulars
Wednesday, June 21, 6:30pm vs. Flint Lumber City
Saturday, June 24, 1pm vs. Northville Eclipse
Saturday, July 22, 1pm vs. Columbus Capitals
Saturday, August 5, 1pm vs. Canton Cornshuckers
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road
Cost: Free
Visit the Rochester Grangers Facebook page for their complete schedule of matches. Always verify date and time as match day approaches, as this schedule is subject to change.
The Rochester Grangers existed as a base ball club as early as 1871. Vintage base ball is played representing a time period when gentlemen played for leisure and not for competition. You will not see any spitting, sliding, or wagering at these matches! Home matches are played at the Museum and guests should bring their own chairs or blankets, cool drinks, and sun protection.
The Rochester Hills Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre Roads.
Event: Stoney Creek Village Bicentennial Exhibit Opening
Date: Thursday, May 25
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm – Calf Barn
Cost: Free, but please register!
Website: CLICK HERE
This year marks the 200th Anniversary of the Taylor family’s arrival from New York, founding a community that still thrives today. The Taylor family moved here for its rich natural resources – commodities in high demand for at least 12,000 years. From bone tools to blacksmiths, subsistence farmers to world renowned doctors, this region has a long history of industry and skill. Explore stories of the past in this brand new exhibit! Live music and light refreshments served.
The Rochester Hills Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre Roads.
About Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features the stories, people, and events that has made our community an exceptional place to call home for 200 years. We can host weddings, anniversaries, graduation parties, and more! The Rochester Hills Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre Roads.
Email: rhmuseum@rochesterhills.org
Phone: 248.656.4663
Web: www.rochesterhills.org/museum.
April 17, 2023, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and Rochester.Life staff