Oakland History Center

Oakland History Center Where History Happens! Focused on two centuries of fascinating stories from Oakland County, Michigan
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The Oakland History Center is located at Pine Grove, the former estate of Michigan Governor Moses Wisner, in historic Pontiac. Our county is celebrating their bicentennial 200th year and we are located in the county seat. Today, Pine Grove consists of five acres of land, the Wisner mansion and several out-buildings, including a summer kitchen, outhouse, smokehouse and root cellar. In addition to t

he outbuildings, there is the Drayton Plains One Room School House and the Carriage House, which is home to the Research Library, office and historic exhibits. Group tours of six or more may be arranged by contacting us to schedule an appointment. Visitors may also tour Pine Grove during special events, such as our Summer Social or Victorian Christmas Open House. Please click on our website for info on tours, membership, hours, research, publications, news, etc.

A child’s beautiful headstone. In Oakland County’s New Hudson Cemetery on Milford Road.
06/03/2026

A child’s beautiful headstone. In Oakland County’s New Hudson Cemetery on Milford Road.

06/02/2026

Hood ornament from one of the earliest Pontiac vehicles; this year is the 100th anniversary of Pontiac’s car brand, and we’ve got tons of celebrating on tap for later this month! Don’t miss the parade of hundreds of Pontiacs through our downtown on Friday evening, June 26th! This beautiful vehicle and hood ornament is on display at our Pontiac Transportation Museum.

Postcard from the past: The Detroit Hotel in Oakland County’s downtown Rochester, Michigan.
06/02/2026

Postcard from the past: The Detroit Hotel in Oakland County’s downtown Rochester, Michigan.

Mosaic tile for the former Enggass Jewelers in downtown Pontiac, Michigan.
06/02/2026

Mosaic tile for the former Enggass Jewelers in downtown Pontiac, Michigan.

Vintage signs spotted on the trails of Cranbrook in Oakland County’s Bloomfield Hills.
06/01/2026

Vintage signs spotted on the trails of Cranbrook in Oakland County’s Bloomfield Hills.

05/31/2026

Pontiac’s late, great Hubert Price, Jr. He served our community in many roles, including as our County Commissioner and State Representative. Though he passed away in 2016, his spirit and legacy remains strong. We recently came across this photo and believe it was from a function in the late 1970s.

“Hattie’s Hallmark Shop will close by the end of June after three decades in business at 41630 W. 10 Mile Road in the No...
05/28/2026

“Hattie’s Hallmark Shop will close by the end of June after three decades in business at 41630 W. 10 Mile Road in the Novi 10 Shopping Center.”

'Little old ladies' are angry over the knockout punch their Hallmark has taken.

This throwback windbreaker jacket was spotted in Pontiac! Who remembers Sam Allen & Son?
05/28/2026

This throwback windbreaker jacket was spotted in Pontiac! Who remembers Sam Allen & Son?

05/28/2026

This bell was used by residents on Apple Island to call the for the island's caretaker! It was donated to GWBHS by Richard Venice in 1988. 🍎🛎

05/27/2026

Address

405 Cesar E Chavez Avenue
Pontiac, MI
48342

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(248) 338-6732

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