ORION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Who We Are
Orion Township, Michigan
The Orion Historical Society, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 1994 as a community organization dedicated to the preservation of Orion’s legacy. Since the first organizational meeting early in 1994, dedicated members have worked hard at increasing awareness of our community’s unique architectural and historical resources. As a result of their hard work, more people have come to understand that preservation can mean a more solid future for the community. A sense of continuity grounded in buildings and places that have a significant place in our communal history contributes to our sense of well-being and connection to our neighbors. Connection in turn gives rise to informed and well-rounded decision-making about the future. The members and friends of the Society continue to embody its mission statement – “…to involve people to actively participate in the growth and vitality of the Orion community through preservation activities and education about Orion’s legacy.”
Events & Meetings
REVOLUTION IN THEIR WORDS
Please mark your calendar for our next presentation as we learn about the American Revolution in the words of the ordinary people who lived through this tumultuous time. Sue Meyer, from our local DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) will share REVOLUTION IN THEIR WORDS, a presentation of printed documents including diaries, letters and journals from ordinary people that tell more about our country's history. These printed Documents come from the NSDAR's collection of early American archives. This presentation is centered around the themes of Words of Diplomacy, Words of the People, Words of Resistance, and Words in Print.
Sue asks that you bring any primary documents that you'd like to share from your own collections so that we can enjoy the content and the handwriting. Copies of documents are acceptable.
Sue Meyer is an Orion resident and a Correspondent Docent for the DAR Museum and brings the show on the road from Washington DC.
I am including the following portion of an article written about this DAR exhibit in Washington DC.
REVOLUTION IN THEIR WORDS
WASHINGTON wctv.tv (Gray DC) - A new exhibit at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) museum showcases diaries, letters and journals from the Revolutionary War, offering perspectives beyond the Founding Fathers as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial.
“We always hear about the Founding Fathers, the military heroes. But I wanted to hear about and explain the people who lived through this tumultuous time and how they felt about the war and how it impacted their home life,” said Carrie Blough, curator and registrar at the DAR Museum.
The collection includes writings from people on the sidelines of the war and those caught in the crossfire, not just military leaders.
Orion Library | 11/16/26 | 7 pm
Contact
Orion Historical Society
c/o Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
orionhistoricalsociety.com
