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The following are proposed "to do" projects by the Oakland County Historical Commission.

  • Write and produce a brochure regarding a short history of Oakland County.
  • Create a booklet containing names of resource tradesmen having the skills needed for the renovation of historic properties.
  • Publish a newsletter containing news from local historical societies, genealogical societies, and other groups.
  • Co-sponsor a "muster" to be held at tone of Oakland County's parks. This would be sponsored by the OCHC and the Society for the Preservation Motorized Fire Trucks from Oakland County. It would likely be a summer event.
  • Produce a graphic presentation for governmental and other interested groups on the history of Oakland County.
  • Continue to display, in the courthouse lobby, vehicles relating to the history of the automobile in Oakland County.
  • Create a resource guide for historical information as it exists now at the county level and possibly the state level. (Example: Oakland County Records Retention and Land & Tract Index)
  • Plan and publish a survey of historical sites in Oakland County brochure.
  • Host a settler picnic event to be held honoring the descendants of pioneer families in Oakland County.
  • Use educational agendas, awards programs, and the Oakland County Web site to further the mission of the OCHC.





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