Oshtemo History

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

Good reminder!

🇺🇸 March 3, 1931 — America’s National Anthem Officially Established 🇺🇸
On this day, The Star-Spangled Banner was officially adopted as the national anthem of the United States by a congressional resolution signed by President Herbert Hoover.

"Oh Say Can You See...."

The lyrics were written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.

More than a century later, Congress made it officially our NATIONAL ANTHEM!

02/17/2026

February 16, 1804 - One of the Birthdays of Modern Railways

On this day in South Wales, Richard Trevithick demonstrated the first documented full-scale steam locomotive to run on rails and haul a load under its own power.

It wasn't the first steam engine. It wasn't even the first steam experiment.
But it was the first proven rail-running steam locomotive.

This milestone helped launch the railway revolution that reshaped global transportation.

A turning point in industrial history

09/28/2025

Come see the floors and bell being dedicated. There are mugs, cookbook, baked goods, and t-shirts for sale. There are all sorts of booths set up to visit in the yard, and trails to walk!!

09/26/2025

Hope to see you at the Open House Sunday 2-4pm. Hope you find the bake sale too!😊

The renovated 14-room farmhouse will be the site of a festive fall celebration this Sunday, Sept. 28.

09/01/2025

Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.

Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters.

In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages.

08/27/2025

Come and see all the renovations that has been completed the past year, listen to wonderful music, buy some baked goods, and walk the trails. Bring friends, family, or neighbors on Sunday, September 28th from 2-4pm. We are always looking for new volunteers and members!

08/25/2025

Uncover the real story behind Molly Pitcher, the Revolutionary War legend who symbolizes women’s courage, resilience, and battlefield bravery.

08/04/2025

Come and hear all about the best kept secret in VanBuren county. Sunday, August 24th at 2pm at the Oshtemo Township Hall. Bring a friend or two. Share and like this post so more people will come.

07/28/2025

Monthly Meetings:
We meet from March through October.
Educational Programs – 4th Sunday of the month at 2:00pm-3:00pm.
General Meetings – 4th Sunday of the month at 3:00pm-4:00pm.

Place – Oshtemo Township Hall
7275 West Main St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009