Explore Untold Stories of 19th Century African Americans
Join us this January and February as the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum proudly presents the Underground Railroad in Oakland County traveling exhibit.
Featured Speaker Series
📅 Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Royal Oak Historical Society Museum, 1411 W. Webster Rd. at Crooks
Our Speaker Series will feature Leslie Pielack, a local historian and Director of the Birmingham Museum, who will discuss the exhibit and its groundbreaking research project.
Seating is limited to 50 attendees—reserve your spot today!
Exhibit Highlights
Curated by Leslie S. Edwards, our special exhibit, A Tangled Web: Stories of African Americans in 19th Century Royal Oak, will delve into untold stories, including the Black community's ties to the Underground Railroad network in Detroit.
The exhibit will run through May, offering ample time to engage with this important chapter in our history.