Month: May 2012

Michigan at Antietam Civil War Sesquicentennial Bus Tour

May 30, 2012

To commemorate the contributions of Michigan regiments at Antietam, the bloodiest single day of the Civil War, the Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee is hosting a bus tour to the battlefield in August. The Michigan at Antietam motor coach tour will depart from the metro-Detroit area early in the morning on Friday, August 24 and … More Michigan at Antietam Civil War Sesquicentennial Bus Tour

Custer’s Monroe Walking Tour of the famous General’s hometown today

May 27, 2012

A special walking tour of General George Armstrong Custer’s hometown is being offered today following the dedication ceremony and activities of the Monroe County Civil War Monument. The tour begins at 4:30 PM from the Hometown History Tours exhibit table at the Sawyer House. Today’s tour is offered at $1.50 to commemorate the sesquicentennial of … More Custer’s Monroe Walking Tour of the famous General’s hometown today

Monroe County Civil War Monument Unveiling on Sunday, May 27

May 26, 2012

Monroe County Civil War Monument Unveiling Commemorating the fallen from Monroe County Sunday, May 27, 2012 12 Noon to 4 PM* Location: Soldiers and Sailors Park / Sawyer House (*Hometown History Tours walking tour led by Michigan Cavalry Brigade Commander General George Custer follows. See description below) Activities before and after the dedication ceremony Mini … More Monroe County Civil War Monument Unveiling on Sunday, May 27

Remembering the Raisin this weekend with War of 1812 activities at nation’s newest national park

May 18, 2012

 The River Raisin National Battlefield Park commemorates the mustering of militia for the War of 1812 this weekend with scheduled events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. The “War of 1812: A Nation Forged by War” exhibit developed by the National Museum of the United States Navy … More Remembering the Raisin this weekend with War of 1812 activities at nation’s newest national park