What others say about Hometown History Tours
"Gruesome though it was, the tour [MIDTOWN Macabre] was filled with sites of beautiful buildings with creepy backstories. The highly entertaining tour recounted by Karin Risko is a great addition to the Halloween season." Kirsten Bieber Pattenaude, Commerce Township
"Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed the tour yesterday. Even though I have been in this area many times, I had never walked around (shame on me). It made me see Midtown with a different eye. Detroit has so much to offer that we don't know of, I was happy to get to know this area of downtown better with you." Emmanuelle, Beverly Hills, MI
"You were great! Thanks so much, Karin." XOXO Jennifer, part-time MI resident.
"Your tour [Discover Detroit's Midtown] is a great opportunity to see the beauty and energy that's still here in the city." Christine, former Detroit resident now residing in Phoenix
"My mother-in-law can't believe how knowledgeable you are! Great tour [Discover Downriver]."Sue, Grosse Ile
“Keep up the good work on these tours; we need them so badly in this economy.” Bill Saul, Monroe County Historical Museum Commissioner
“While our state has been hit very hard with the economic downturn, we’ve had to focus on our natural resources and history. Entrepreneurs like Karin Risko, founder of Hometown History Tours, are stepping up to make a difference. In rediscovering what’s in our own backyards, we’re reinvigorating our communities and revitalizing our state.” Steve Alexander, The General
I've lived on Grosse Ile all my life and never realized what a rich history we have in SE Michigan that related to the Civil War. From seeing the battle flag with its bullet holes from the Civil War to riding on the bus with such knowledgeable historians as Steve Alexander and David Finney, every minute of the tour was worth my time and money." Pamela A. Frucci, Grosse Ile Trustee
"I had a great time. I didn’t know there was this much history around here. I really enjoyed the trip to Fort Wayne. I haven’t been there since I was inducted into the military." Jim Sellers, local resident
"The tour was truly 'first class." Gary Wlosinski , Ann Arbor Roundtable Vice President
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- I AM Michigan
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- Monroe County Historical Museum's 2009 Custer Week Events
- MotorCities National Heritage Area
- Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber
- This Mighty Scourge – a personal look at those who fought in the Civil War
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Historical Preservation
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- Monroe Michigan Tourist Bureau
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- Preserved Movie Theater
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HOMETOWN HISTORY TOURS
Offers narrated history tours and guidebooks of Detroit and southeast Michigan
