Pioneer Playground

Brought to you by Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

Child uses antique washboard at The Greater Rochester Heritage Days Festival

Children use water pump on Memorial Day Weekend during The Greater Rochester Heritage Days Festival in Rochester, Michigan

Grandpa and Grandchild learn about an antique at The Pioneer Playground ran by Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve in Rochester, Michigan

Grandpa and Grandchild learn to build a log cabin at The Greater Rochester Heritage Days Festival

Children play with water at The Pioneer Playground over Memorial Day Weekend in Rochester, Michigan

Harken back to yesteryear in the Pioneer Playground. Discover the daily chores that children were responsible for on the homestead, how to get the most out of corn, and popular toys of the 1790’s. Learn about the differences between and importance of animal furs to life in early Michigan.

Memorial Day Weekend
May 25th

(11am – 6pm)

May 26th

(11am – 5pm)

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Festival Address

Rochester Municipal Park
400 6th Street
Rochester, Michigan 48307

Festival Hours

Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 25th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 26th, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Contact Us!

Phone: 248.656.0999
Email: rochesterheritage@gmail.com