Month: October 2011

War of 1812 After Tippecanoe Symposium at Detroit Historical Museum

October 29, 2011

After Tippecanoe Symposium November 8th Late Registration Still Available for “After Tippecanoe” Symposium, 200 Years After Historic Battle Contact: Jim McConnell at (734) 525-2962 or jam1776@sbcglobal.com The Historical Society of Michigan is one of the sponsors of the upcoming After Tippecanoe Symposium, which is focused on the War of 1812 two centuries ago.  The war was fought in part on Michigan soil. Interested … More War of 1812 After Tippecanoe Symposium at Detroit Historical Museum

MIDTOWN Macabre listed in Detroit Halloween Guide 2011

October 27, 2011

Hometown History Tours is pleased to find its special Halloween tour offering MIDTOWN Macabre: Trail of Terror Walking Tour listed in the Detroit Halloween Guide 2011 published online by metromix detroit. MIDTOWN Macabre  Trail of Terror Walking Tour can be found under the Haunted Attraction 2011 fun for older trick-or-treaters category compiled by Dora Robles-Hernandez. “We’re … More MIDTOWN Macabre listed in Detroit Halloween Guide 2011

November/December 2011 history-related events in southeast Michigan

October 26, 2011

Hometown History Tours Events Calendar If you’d like your history-related events listed below, please send a brief description of event/s along with contact information to k[underscore]risko[at]yahoo[dot]com November 4, 11, 18, December 2 Education Nights in the YHS Archives hosted by James Mann Ypsilanti Historical Museum, 220 North Huron Street, Ypsilanti. Free Popular movies will be … More November/December 2011 history-related events in southeast Michigan

MIDTOWN Macabre, a Halloween walking tour debuts in Detroit

October 20, 2011

Although murder is a rather gruesome aspect of history, it’s also rather telling of society at the time. A young girl murdered in cold blood – in the dark of night – along with her three roommates, by none other than her father. The real killer in all of this is the reason why he … More MIDTOWN Macabre, a Halloween walking tour debuts in Detroit

Bicentennial birthday celebration for Michigan’s first governor on Oct. 27

October 18, 2011

A birthday bash is scheduled for noon on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Capitol Park in Detroit to honor Michigan’s first elected governor, Stevens T. Mason. Dubbed the “Boy Governor” because he was only 19 when he assumed the post of secretary of Michigan Territory, a position vacated by his father, John T. Mason. In … More Bicentennial birthday celebration for Michigan’s first governor on Oct. 27

MIDTOWN Macabre: Trail of Terror Haunted Halloween Walking Tour

October 15, 2011

MIDTOWN Macabre Trail of Terror Walking Tour Click here for tour flyer Final tour: Monday, October 31, 2011 6:45 PM Sharp Dress warm, there’s going to be CHILL in the air tonight! Book tour now Ripped from the headlines of Detroit’s past, and not so distant past, this chilling look at the city’s sinister side reveals … More MIDTOWN Macabre: Trail of Terror Haunted Halloween Walking Tour