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What is the Founder's Day Celebration?: This annual event celebrates the arrival of the James Graham family in the Rochester area on March 17, 1817, founding the first permanent settlement in Oakland County. This event occurs annually in March and admission is free.

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Historical Commission

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1. What is the Historical Commission responsible for?

The Commission is responsible for:

Investigating, studying, and recording the history of the City of Rochester
Recommending to the City Council plans and procedures for observance of important historical dates within the City
Cooperating with and assisting the City Council in promoting appropriate activities for commemorating important historical dates
Preparing pamphlets, leaflets, brochures, and otherwise promoting a continuing public interest in history and current events

2. What is the Founder's Day Celebration?: This annual event celebrates the arrival of the James Graham family in the Rochester area on March 17, 1817, founding the first permanent settlement in Oakland County. This event occurs annually in March and admission is free.