Wixom Historical Society | A Teacher’s History Lesson

A Teacher’s History Lesson

First official record relating to Oakland County was an executive proclamation made by Lewis Cass, the governor of the Territory of Michigan, on January 12, 1819, requesting that the boundaries of a new county be established and a county seat be selected. Pontiac was chosen as the county seat.

Did You Know…

There was a time when almost every American child learned in a one-room school. In the 1700s, John Adams taught in a one-room school near Boston; Abe Lincoln was educated at a one-room school; and Henry Ford loved his so much, he had it moved to his Greenfield Village museum grounds. Other well-known students of one-room schools are President Herbert Hoover, Pulitzer Prize winning writer Joyce Carol Oates, and author Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Antiques “Roadshow”

The sixth annual Society’s version of the “Antiques Roadshow” appraisal fair is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2014, Noon-4pm, at Wixom City Hall.

Save a Piece of History

Mark your calendar for the Society’s October 20th program "How Detroit Saved the World." Randy Hotton from the Yankee Air Museum will share the Willow Run story. This is the plant where 40,000 workers from across America came together to build more than 8,600 B-24 Liberator bomber aircraft.

September 15 Potluck Supper

Join us for the annual September Potluck Supper meeting, Monday, September 15, 6:30pm at Wixom City Hall. Bring a dish to pass and your appetite! Guest speaker is Bob Sadler from the Detroit Historical Society.

A Note From the WHS President…

Hello everyone! I'd like to introduce myself to those who don't know me. I am Laure Dorchak, your new president of the Wixom Historical Society. I have been a member of the Society for several years, and secretary for the last two. In my spare time, you will find me at flea markets or thrift shops, as I am an avid collector! My home is filled with Munising bowls, Putz sheep, mink pelts, Flemish art boxes, vintage pie tins, cheese boxes, and stoneware. I am sure many of you have favorite collections of your own! I am looking forward to continuing the work of the Society.