Month: April 2011

Hillsdale Sultana Memorial pays tribute to locals who died during this disaster

April 29, 2011

On April 27, 1865, a tragic explosion aboard the steamship Sultana took place. While the conclusion of the Civil War should have been a time of celebration, this fatal disaster was a sad blow for the families of soldiers who had managed to survive the cruelties of war only to perish upon their return trip … More Hillsdale Sultana Memorial pays tribute to locals who died during this disaster

Civil War guide dedicated to Grosse Ile hero

April 26, 2011

 Civil War guide dedicated to Grosse Ile hero Glory, Valor and Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan’s Contribution to the Civil War, a 50-page regional guide, pays homage to the local people of this era who bravely fought and those who died to protect and preserve the Union as well as those who challenged the oppressive institution of … More Civil War guide dedicated to Grosse Ile hero

Civil War guidebook of Southeast Michigan

April 24, 2011

Get your updated copy of Glory, Valor and Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan’s Contribution to the Civil War today! Click here for info on our narrated bus tours to these sites From the chair President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in to the hometown of the infamous Civil War hero General George Armstrong Custer, Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan’s … More Civil War guidebook of Southeast Michigan

SE Mich Civil War Remembrance Tours – Monroe County

April 1, 2011

Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Tours Monroe County and More  Sunday, October 7 / 1 PM to 5 PM / $40 Adult, $25 Youth Early bird special: Order tickets 14 days or more in advance and SAVE 10%. Book tour now ______________________ “Thank God for Michigan!” It’s been said President Abraham … More SE Mich Civil War Remembrance Tours – Monroe County

SE Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event Sponsorship Opportunities

April 1, 2011

Become a leader in the effort to stimulate economic development in southeast Michigan! How? Sponsor the Hometown History Tours 2nd Annual Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event: Capitalizing on our Local History and join the collective effort to revitalize our economy by elevating our region’s stature as a vibrant tourist destination  Sponsorship benefits include: Increased … More SE Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event Sponsorship Opportunities