Presenting: Lincoln, "The Man"
The exhibit will run through the end of April 2023
This exhibit features a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most beloved presidents, Abraham Lincoln.
The exhibit will run until the end of April 2023 and is open to the public on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Don't miss this chance to delve into the life and legacy of one of America's greatest presidents. We hope to see you soon!
Returning for a Second Appearance
Re-enactor, Ron Carley, starring as Abraham Lincoln.
Saturday, April 29th, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
If you missed him at our grand opening, Join us again as we Present his second Appearance.
$10.00 donation—refreshments will be served.
Elevator Fundraising
Recently, we discovered that our museum elevator requires maintenance. This is long overdue and must be done soon to meet state guidelines. However, the cost of the necessary maintenance work is high, so we are asking for donations from our members and friends to help cover the expense.
Your donation is tax-deductible, and we will provide a receipt for your records.
Royal Oak Community Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast
Benefiting the Royal Oak Historical Society
Monday, May 29th, from 7 AM until Noon at the Royal Oak Farmers Market
ALL YOU CAN EAT
Adults $8 Children 10 and Under $3
Join Us Before Or After The Parade, Rain Or Shine!!
Sponsored by
Royal Oak Holiday Market
and
The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority
Take a walk down the Indian Trail.
The Saginaw Trail is the primary trail the Indians traveled from the Detroit River
to the Saginaw Valley.
It wanders through Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, and Royal Oak.
Through our backyards and crossing our streets, but only on Lafayette St. between
Lincoln and Woodward, can you walk in the footsteps of the Indians?
Take a 1/2 mile walk in the footsteps of the Indians and pioneers while discussing the trail's history.
These questions and more will be answered.
· How do we know where it was?
· Why the City of Royal Oak is where it is?
· Where along the trail Royal Oak got its name?
· What happened with the retreat of the glaciers to cause the Indians to walk where they did?
· Why Crooks and Rochester are on angles?
June 9 at 7:00 pm Tickets are $10, limited to 25
Park & meet in the St. Mary's School parking lot
on Lafayette St., just north of Lincoln.
Click here to pre-register.
Royal Oak Historical Museum Speakers Program
The Indian Trails Running Through Royal Oak by Don Drife & Bob Muller
We will discuss the Saginaw Trail, the old Indian Trail, from the crossing in Canada
to the villages of the Saginaw Valley.
There will be large-scale maps showing the approximate paths and where they
currently crossed the streets in our community and are visible to this day.
We will discuss the 1817 survey and the methods used to define these paths.
At the Museum on July 14th at 7:00 pm, Tickets are $10, limited to 45
Click here to pre-register.
Royal Oak Historical Museum Speakers Program
The Indian Trails Running Through Royal Oak by Don Drife & Bob Muller
We will discuss the Saginaw Trail, the old Indian Trail, from the crossing in Canada
to the villages of the Saginaw Valley.
There will be large-scale maps showing the approximate paths and where they
currently crossed the streets in our community and are visible to this day.
We will discuss the 1817 survey and the methods used to define these paths.
At the Museum on July 14th at 7:00 pm, Tickets are $10, limited to 45
Click here to pre-register.
The History of the Royal Oak Fire Department
As the historic and former fire station, the Royal Oak Historical Museum is a perfect venue to display the extensive history of the city’s fire department and its courageous firefighters.
Exhibit Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 17th thru Saturday, October 28th
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Chili Cook-Off
There will be a chili cook-off between the firefighters
from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21
Residential Fire Modeling
Also, a “Residential Fire Modeling” demonstration on
Saturday, October 28th.
Royal Oak Historical Society Members-Only Gathering
Sunday, November 12th 2-4 p.m. Fifth Avenue Sports Bar
Located on 5th Street between
Washington and Center St.
Cash bar and light appetizers provided.
There will be a brief 15-20 minute presentation on:
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Royal Oak’s first church
Edmund Loughmane, an early pioneer
A Henry Ford buried in the Royal Oak Cemetery
The tragic story of the McHale sisters.
Questions and discussions on local history will follow.
This is our first members-only gathering, a benefit of your membership. There will be a number of these events as well as members-only speakers at the museum. If you wish to attend and are not a Royal Oak Historical Society member. You may apply for membership at the museum or the event. To find out more
about our membership and to buy a membership click here
Members-Only Gathering
Royal Oak's First African Americans, Royal Oak City's Airplane, and the Wendy Ward Charm School
The program will begin with a 15–20 minute presentation, followed by questions and discussion on local history.
Who: Don Drife, local historian
When: Sunday, March 3, 2024, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Fifth Avenue Royal Oak (second floor; elevator access), 215 W. 5th St.
What: Appetizers included.
If you wish to join the Royal Oak Historical Society, memberships are $20 per person and $30 per family.
March Program
How the Ice Age Shaped Royal Oak
This presentation focuses on glacial lakes and the topography of what became Royal Oak Township. The museum will also present an exhibit that coordinates with this talk.
Who: Bob Muller, local historian and naturalist
When: Friday, March 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Royal Oak Historical Museum
Tickets are $15; attendance is limited to 50
Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast
Muscle & More @ the Museum
Click below to view the photos from the show from beginning to end.