Cabin Fever Lecture Series: Social & Fraternal Organizations in Rochester

1005 Van Hoosen Road,Rochester Hills MI 48306

17 March, 2023

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On Friday evenings in March, we provide a variety of programs that will educate your mind and warm your hearts. All programs begin at 7pm and are held in our Calf Barn. The Social and Fraternal Organizations in Rochester Presented by Maureen Thalmann, Local Historian Maureen Thalmann will unveil the Rochester Hills Museum’s newest publication - The Social and Fraternal Organizations in Rochester. Over the past 200 years, the Rochester community relied on social and fraternal organizations to provide social connections for residents, educational opportunities, community events, charitable causes, and political discussion. From the local Masonic chapter – the oldest in the State of Michigan - to the Women’s Relief Corp and the Blue Star Mothers - enjoy hearing about the organizations that have made Rochester one of the most fascinating communities in Michigan. Maureen Thalmann is a local historian, freelance writer, and public speaker. Cabin Fever Lecture Series: Friday, March 3, 2023 Woman Suffrage Leaders featuring the Gladys McKenney Doll Collection Presented by Ginger Ketelsen and Michele Dunham, Local Retired Teachers & Museum Advocates Friday, March 10, 2023 Archaeology at Van Hoosen Farm Presented by Deborah Remer, Local Historian Friday, March 17, 2023 The Social and Fraternal Organizations in Rochester Presented by Maureen Thalmann, Local Historian Friday, March 24, 2023 Smallpox Vaccine at Parke Davis Pharmaceutical Farm in Rochester Presented by Don Callihan, retiree and was Director of Engineering at the Parke-Davis facility in Rochester, Michigan Friday, March 31, 2023 One Room Schoolhouses of Rochester Presented by Cathy Fitzpatrick, Program Coordinator at the Rochester Hills Museum