Detroitdvotion Takes a Fall Road Trip
Detroitdvotion is a personal blog covering Metro Detroit. Its 2015 article highlighted a fall road trip through areas north of Detroit, including Oakland Township.
The Oakland Township Historical Society
It's Your Memory, It's Our History, It's Worth Saving!
Founded in 1974
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In Memory of Sue Fox
July 23, 1944 — August 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sue Fox. Sue was a member of our Society since 2007 and a dedicated board member since 2009. She was always eager to volunteer and lend a helping hand all the way to the end.
Sue was deeply passionate about history, especially local history, and her expertise in genealogy and deed research helped many. She loved Kline Cemetery, fondly calling it "my cemetery."
Over the years, Sue served as recording secretary, archivist, and treasurer for OTHS. She learned to use PastPerfect for our museum organization and was our "Sales Table" gal, always attending local functions to promote the Society.
Her dedication extended across the community, as she also spent years serving on both the Oakland County History Coalition and Cemetery Coalition, and served on the Oakland Township Historic District Study Committee. Her contributions to local history have been and will continue to be widely felt and deeply appreciated.
Sue will be remembered by all of us for her kindness, bright spirit, contagious laugh, and sense of humor. We will miss her dearly.
News & Highlights
Green Hill Farm / Shelden Estate Historical Marker
We are proud to announce another State of Michigan Historical Marker in Oakland Township. The Green Hill Farm / Shelden Estate marker is located at Stony Creek Metropark.
Thank you to board member Anthony Kowalchick for his work to make this happen — six years in the making. We would also like to thank Huron-Clinton Metroparks, the Oakland Township Historic District Commission, the Shelden Foundation, and the State of Michigan for their support.
Exploring Oakland Township
Cranberry Lake Barn Quilt
Design by Mary Asmus
OTHS 40th Anniversary
1974–2014
Visit the News page to see the CMNtv video.
Historic Goodison
The Paint Creek Cider Mill and Paint Creek United Methodist Church are two significant historic landmarks in Goodison.
Paint Creek Cider Mill
Paint Creek United Methodist Church
More from OTHS
Barn Quilt Trail
West Wynd Barn Quilt
West Wynd Golf Course adds a quilt to its barn.
September 11, 2001 Remembered
Oakland Township Remembered
OTHS presents the Heritage Series exhibit Oakland Township Remembered by Edward R. Noble.
It's the Berries!
Created by local artist Lyn Sieffert, this booklet features cranberry recipes and artwork depicting historic Oakland Township resources.
Copies are $10 and may be purchased at OTHS programs and events or by emailing othspresident@gmail.com.
Oakland Regional Historic Sites
Explore OTHS's entry in Oakland Regional Historic Sites .
Barn on the Move
Learn about the community preservation project that saved the historic Flumerfelt Barn.
Walter P. Reuther
Explore OTHS's No Greater Calling page and learn more about Walter P. Reuther, his family, and their connection to Oakland Township.
Thanks to Preservation Planner Barb Barber's work, a State of Michigan Historical Marker was dedicated at the Paint Creek Cider Mill in November 2019.