Cabin Fever Lecture Series: One Room Schoolhouses of Rochester

1005 Van Hoosen Road,Rochester Hills MI 48306

31 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. One Room Schoolhouses of Rochester Presented by Cathy Fitzpatrick, Local Historian & Museum Staff Chili powder in the boiler? Two teachers for 206 students? From childhood pranks to foundational structure, this program examines archival records to bring Stoney Creek School House’s fascinating past and community role to life. Presenter Cathy Fitzpatrick will reflect on national trends with an overview of the 12 local one room schoolhouses. These all merged to create the Rochester Community Schools, but the focus will be on the Stoney Creek School built in 1848. Cathy Fitzpatrick is the Program and Volunteer Coordinator at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. 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