Oakland Township Historical Society

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Our mission is to gather, interpret and preserve the unique history of Oakland Township, Michigan.

Delta Kelly, Barbara Kandarian and Jeanne Phillips founded the Oakland Township Historical Society in 1974. Our mission is to gather, interpret and preserve the history of Oakland Township. The Society leases part of the 16-acre Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District in township-owned Cranberry Lake Park. The farmstead buildings are a community historical center for meetings, events and displays of our collections of township artifacts and used by the Oakland Township Parks & Recreation Commission. The Farm is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has a Michigan Historical Marker as a designated historic resource.

11/02/2026

Our event with Dr. Richard Stamps is this Saturday!

Dr. Richard Stamps, Professor Emeritus at Oakland University, will present a program on the history of the Indigenous people of Oakland on Saturday, Nov 7th. Dr. Stamps is a longtime friend of the Society whose work as an archaeologist, anthropologist, and educator has helped communities better understand and preserve the past.

Come enjoy coffee, donuts, and a thoughtful local-history program in the Main House at Cranberry Lake Farm.

Location
Cranberry Lake Farm Main House
384 W Predmore Road
Admission is free.
The public is welcome. Most OTHS programs are free.

10/26/2026

A Barn Worth Saving!

Did you know that the Flumerfelt Barn at Cranberry Lake Farm wasn't always there?

Originally built in 1879 near Kern and Gunn Roads, the barn was threatened by redevelopment more than a century later. In 2004, OTHS volunteers dismantled the building and relocated it to Cranberry Lake Farm.

On August 21, 2004, 62 volunteers helped raise its timber frame using traditional ropes and pikes!

Today, the barn stands as a reminder of what a community can accomplish when it comes together to preserve its history.

10/23/2026

From our friends at the Oakland History Center in Pontiac, Michigan: Oakland History Center

Hello history fans! It's that time again, as we gear up for our annual Autumn Auction Affair. This time, to celebrate America's 250th birthday, we are bringing on some new partners - the Pontiac Transportation Museum. We hope that you'll join us on Saturday, November 14th at 6pm for fun, food, and of course - some furious bidding on our trove of vintage items and packages from Oakland County businesses.

10/18/2026

Thank you to all of those who came to our Down on the Farm event on October 3rd at Cranberry Lake Farm. We can't wait until next year!

Dr. Richard Stamps, Professor Emeritus at Oakland University, will present a program on the history of the Indigenous pe...

10/15/2026

10/08/2026

We were in the news! Our Down on the Farm event over the past weekend ended up in the Romeo Record. Thanks to all who made it happen! We are already looking forward to next October.

https://www.myrecordnewspaper.com/?p=142448

Address

384 W Predmore Road
Oakland Township, MI
48363

Opening Hours

1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12486517526

Website

http://oaklandtownshiphistoricalsociety.org/

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