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Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum

Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum

1411 W. Webster Rd.

Royal Oak, MI 48073

248-439-1501

curator@royaloakhistoricalsociety.org


Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
1 - 4 p.m.



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Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum

Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum

1411 W. Webster Rd.

Royal Oak, MI 48073

248-439-1501

curator@royaloakhistoricalsociety.org


Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
1 - 4 p.m.



Check Facebook for last-minute changes.

About the Royal Oak Historical Society

Become a Member

Royal Oak Historical Society invites you to become a member and support our efforts in historical preservation. As a member, you will have access to exclusive events, newsletters, and special exhibits. Your membership helps us to maintain our collections and provide educational resources to the community. We welcome individuals, families, and organizations to join us in our commitment to history. Together, we can make a difference in preserving our legacy.


LEARN MORE ON OUR ABOUT PAGE.

Where They Lie: Stories That Royal Oak Cemeteries Tell

NOW OPEN!

More than the hallowed grounds of burial plots, cemeteries are a treasure trove of stories about people, events, landscape architecture, and more. The city of Royal Oak is home to three cemeteries, each with its own distinguishing characteristics. 

Officers and Board of Directors

Officers

Directors

Directors

Tom Toggweiler, President

Jay Dunstan, Vice-President

Deb Anderson, Vice-President

Mike Frentz, Treasurer

 Patty Dunstan, Secretary

Johanna Schurrer, Museum Curator

curator@royaloakhistoricalsociety.org

Directors

Directors

Directors

Pat Burean

Carol Card

Al Carter

Judy Davids

Aaron Dorn

Kelley Muller

Marcy Dwyer

Jim Ellison

Phil Lewan

Bob Muller

Mike Pennanen

John S. Schultz

Sherry Toggweiler

Founded in 1939, the Royal Oak Historical Society is a private, non-governmental organization of volunteers. We collect, display, and preserve information and objects of Royal Oak’s past for current and future generations.


The Royal Oak Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by volunteers and funded solely by  donations which may be tax-deductible

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