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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 the 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.

The Detroit Zoo, located in Oakland County. Undated entrance photo from Zoo archives, but likely 1980s.
10/16/2026

The Detroit Zoo, located in Oakland County. Undated entrance photo from Zoo archives, but likely 1980s.

A past Latino World Festival, circa 1990s, on the Phoenix Center in Downtown Pontiac. Courtesy of the City of Pontiac ar...
10/15/2026

A past Latino World Festival, circa 1990s, on the Phoenix Center in Downtown Pontiac. Courtesy of the City of Pontiac archives.

History...comes to life!
10/15/2026

History...comes to life!

Great photograph of Kensington Metropark in Oakland County’s Milford Township by James Siatczynski.
10/14/2026

Great photograph of Kensington Metropark in Oakland County’s Milford Township by James Siatczynski.

Detroit Zoological Park, the Detroit Zoo, located in Oakland County. Undated entrance photo from Zoo archives.
10/13/2026

Detroit Zoological Park, the Detroit Zoo, located in Oakland County. Undated entrance photo from Zoo archives.

Next week marks Oakland County history-maker Matilda Dodge Wilson’s birth 143 years ago. This awesome statue on Oakland’...
10/09/2026

Next week marks Oakland County history-maker Matilda Dodge Wilson’s birth 143 years ago. This awesome statue on Oakland’s campus was installed in 2018. Among her many accomplishments, her serving as the first female Lieutenant Governor in American history is always particularly awesome.

If you're not doing anything this Saturday, there's still some spots available to come see our former Executive Director...
10/07/2026

If you're not doing anything this Saturday, there's still some spots available to come see our former Executive Director speak at TedxAuburnHills. He's definitely nervous about it - but we'll be talking about fun stuff, like the legacy of the 1950s and 60s 'urban renewal' here in Pontiac. Signup link is in the comments.

Interior artwork of a rooster at the Sylvan Table restaurant in Oakland County’s Sylvan Lake.
10/06/2026

Interior artwork of a rooster at the Sylvan Table restaurant in Oakland County’s Sylvan Lake.

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405 Cesar E Chavez Avenue
Pontiac, MI
48342

Opening Hours

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

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(248) 338-6732

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