Month: June 2010

Remains of Michigan’s first governor found | detnews.com | The Detroit News

June 29, 2010

They thought finding the remains of Michigan’s first governor (the Boy Governor) would be a cinch, especially since his remains had been relocated in 1955. Everyone was getting nervous though today and yesterday, when construction workers worked to unearth the remains for removal to another part of Capitol Park but couldn’t find any evidence. Well, … More Remains of Michigan’s first governor found | detnews.com | The Detroit News

David Ingall to narrate Michigan-based Hometown History Tours Civil War, War of 1812 bus and walking tours

June 27, 2010

For Immediate Release Hometown History Tours is pleased to announce that David Ingall of Temperance, Michigan will serve as guest narrator for the Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Lunch & Learn Bus Tours, the Battle of the River Raisin War of 1812 Walking Tours, and the 5-day Michigan at Gettysburg  Bus Tour. “I’m please to … More David Ingall to narrate Michigan-based Hometown History Tours Civil War, War of 1812 bus and walking tours

River Raisin Walking Tours Registration

June 27, 2010

River Raisin Walking Tours Registration Click here for detailed tour information Book tours by mail 1. Call 734.642.5712 first to  make phone reservation 2. Follow by mailing check for appropriate amount to: Hometown History Tours 24410 Hickory Drive Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Book tickets online using PayPal Click on links of desired Battle of the … More River Raisin Walking Tours Registration

Book on Elizabeth (Libbie) Bacon Custer’s Traverse City Roots

June 26, 2010

Explore southeast Michigan and allow our region’s storied past to unfold! In so Distant a Place as Traverse City: The Northern Michigan Relatives of Elizabeth Bacon Custer by Julie Schopiery The life story of General George Armstrong Custer is widely  known, and biographies have been written about his wife, Elizabeth ( Libbie) Bacon Custer, who was a staunch supporter … More Book on Elizabeth (Libbie) Bacon Custer’s Traverse City Roots

Battle of the River Raisin Walking Tours

June 25, 2010

Battle of the River Raisin (War of 1812) Saturdays: July 31, August 21, September 25 To book tour, click here Sandwiched between the Revolutionary War and Civil War, the War of 1812 usually doesn’t garner much attention in the scheme of our nation’s history, yet this event is considered by many to be America’s second war for independence. … More Battle of the River Raisin Walking Tours

Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to sell Custer guidon

June 25, 2010

Explore southeast Michigan and allow our region’s storied past to unfold! Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) to sell Custer guidon 134 years ago today  (June 25)  George Armstrong Custer and members of the 7th Cavalry were killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, the DIA announces it will sell the Custer guidon that is … More Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to sell Custer guidon

Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: 2010 Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Tours

June 14, 2010

Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Tours July 24/25, August 14/15, September 11/12 Click here to book tour Feedback from 2009 tours 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 … More Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: 2010 Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Tours

Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Lunch & Learn Civil War Remembrance Tour Registration

June 12, 2010

Explore southeast Michigan and allow our region’s storied past to unfold! Click on the appropriate date and ticket price to book your Lunch & Learn Glory, Valor & Sacrifice Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Tour. Remember: The early bird gets the worm. So sign up early and SAVE! Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Early Bird  Ticket … More Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Lunch & Learn Civil War Remembrance Tour Registration