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SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Ed Gerten

March 31, 2011

Edward D. Gerten is the Winery Operations Manager for Pentamere Winery LLC located in Tecumseh, Michigan since 2005. Ed is also an instructor for the Culinary Studies Department at Jackson Community College.  Courses Ed teaches include Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage Cost Control, and Beverage Service.  Ed represents Pentamere Winery at the Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail meetings. He also serves as … More SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Ed Gerten

SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Melissa Milton-Pung

March 26, 2011

Melissa Milton-Pung is a Project Manager for Washtenaw County Economic Development & Energy. Ms. Milton-Pung has worked on numerous Federal compliance projects and historic property designations throughout the Midwest. At Washtenaw County, she administers award-winning grant programs, provides technical assistance for local governments seeking to stimulate local investment and preserve community character, provides leadership for … More SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Melissa Milton-Pung

2012 SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event Registration

March 26, 2011

Hometown History Tours 2nd Annual Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event Capitalizing on our Local History ______________________ Online Registration Register today and SAVE! Click on payment link below* Late Registration *$45 per person *$400 for a table of ten Advance registration required. Limited registrations may be available on day of event. It’s recommended you call first … More 2012 SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event Registration

Grosse Ile Then and Now, An Island Sketchbook and Tour Guide

February 11, 2011

Grosse Ile Then and Now…An Island Sketchbook and Tour Guide is available for purchase at the Grosse Ile  Historical Society Museum, Grosse Ile Welcome! Home Center, now located in the Prudential Landmark Properties building on Macomb Street, Grosse Ile Hardware and Times Square Boutique. The booklet  contains 50 reproductions of the sketches originally done by William T. (Tommy) Woodward for the … More Grosse Ile Then and Now, An Island Sketchbook and Tour Guide

Monroe County Historical Museum faces huge losses in 2011

December 3, 2010

Friends in history, the Monroe County Historical Museum needs your help! Become part of a new organization that’s forming called the Friends of the Museum.  The organization’s goal will be to work together to keep the museum’s doors open. Find out more at the Open House this Sunday, December 5th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  The  Monroe County Historical Museum is … More Monroe County Historical Museum faces huge losses in 2011

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

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

Tour General Custer’s hometown with the Little Big Horn Associates on June 4, 2010

May 26, 2010

For Immediate Release Public invited to revisit the life and times of General George Armstrong Custer in Monroe, Michigan with Little Big Horn Associates as they tour historic city on June 4. LBHA 37th Annual Conference in Monroe coincides with 100th anniversary of the city’s equestrian monument that commemorates the young General’s valor during the … More Tour General Custer’s hometown with the Little Big Horn Associates on June 4, 2010

2010 history related things to do in southeast Michigan

May 20, 2010

2010 History Related Summer Events in Southeast Michigan Editor’s Note: Hometown History Tours is pleased to post your history related event. Please use following format: date, event name, link or URL to event page, two/three sentence description. Email information to k_risko@yahoo.com Ongoing Events Saturdays, June – September Detroit History Highlights Trolley Tours / Lunch & … More 2010 history related things to do in southeast Michigan