Civil War guide book signing in Monroe, Michigan on Saturday

David Ingall and Karin Risko, coauthors of the travel guide Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Michigan Sites Significant to the Civil War, will be signing copies of their new release at the Book Nook in Monroe, Michigan on Saturday, March 31. The book signing will take place from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Following the book … More Civil War guide book signing in Monroe, Michigan on Saturday

Hometown History Tours presents Civil War guidebook to Senator Stabenow

United States Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan was the featured speaker at last Sunday’s Women History Celebration hosted by the Grosse Ile Women’s History Committee and the Downriver Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The afternoon event was held at Grosse Ile’s historic St. James Church. Senator Stabenow, Michigan’s first female United … More Hometown History Tours presents Civil War guidebook to Senator Stabenow

Detroit Riverkeeper Dinner: Protecting our region’s greatest asset

To most locals, the beautiful Detroit River, our region’s lifeblood, is taken for granted. I, personally, think it’s  one of our most under appreciated assets, especially since it has played a huge role in the history and development of our entire region. It’s also a great recreational gem for sightseeing, watersports and fishing. The Friends … More Detroit Riverkeeper Dinner: Protecting our region’s greatest asset

March Civil War speakers at Monroe County Historical Museum

On Sunday, March 11, 2012 the Monroe County Historical Museum will launch the  special ongoing program One Book, One Community of Monroe County. Featured speakers at the inaugural event are Karin Risko and David Ingall, co-authors of Glory, Valor & Sacrifice:  Michigan Sites Significant to the Civil War, a comprehensive Michigan history travel guide featuring … More March Civil War speakers at Monroe County Historical Museum