For years I’ve driven by what remains of the office / library that once belonged to Grosse Ile’s Colonel Thornton Fleming Brodhead, curious as to what the office looked like on the inside. Brodhead served our great state of Michigan in many capacities including prosecuting attorney, deputy secretary of state and state senator. He was the owner … More A rare look inside Colonel Brodhead’s office
Hometown History Tours is pleased to announce that actor, author, historian Mark McPherson may step aboard the Glory, Valor & Sacrifice Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Tour bus in front of the former Major Horace Gray home and provide a brief history on the Major. McPherson lives in the beautiful Grosse Ile home once occupied … More Mark McPherson to board bus and tell Major Horace Gray’s story
For Immediate Release Contact: Karin Risko, Director Hometown History Tours k_risko@yahoo.com June 13th Civil War Remembrance Tour honors hometown heroes from Detroit, Downriver and Monroe and promotes our region’s vibrant history Local tour company creates a historic Civil War trail by linking together related sites of interest Grosse Ile, MI – June 2, 2009—While … More [Press Release] June 13th Civil War Remembrance Tour honors hometown heroes from Detroit, Downriver and Monroe and promotes our region’s vibrant history
Can history play a role in the economic development of Detroit and southeast Michigan? I believe it can. Check out how The Journey Through Hallowed Ground has positively impacted the local economy of the communities along this 175-mile trail. It’s National Preservation Month. Let’s envision a strong future based on our storied past and work … More Does history play a role in our region’s economic development?
A big thank you to the following sources for spreading the word about our first ever Glory, Valor & Sacrifice Civil War Remembrance Tours. Monroe County Historical Museum included us in their monthly newsletter. The phones been ringing! Pure Michigan event listing Michigan Civil War Blog Metro Times calendar listing
Reserve your copy of Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan’s Contribution to the Civil War by ordering online today. Walking / driving guidebooks cost only $5. Place your order via PayPal here. For more information on the first release of the Hometown History Tours It Happened Here Series, visit our Walking / Driving Tour Guides section.
By Karin Risko Preston Thomas Tucker’s grave Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock Masonic Gardens, Block, 41, Section 1121, Marker 4 Original “Car of the Future” 1948 Tucker on display The Henry Ford, Dearborn Preston Tucker’s home 1314 Warwick, Lincoln Park Now a municipal parking lot, plans are underway to place a historic marker on this … More Hometown Tours: Traces of Tucker in Lincoln Park & Downriver
I do know for sure that Tucker’s genius positively impacted modern technology. It’s exciting and a source of pride to know this colorful, influential and fascinating figure was part of our community, and we can still find evidence today of his life here. … More Lincoln Park kid cop becomes automotive icon: Preston Tucker’s local story
The following copy is reprinted from an email sent by Cityscape Detroit. Cityscape Detroit is an advocacy group that promotes historic preservation in conjunction with planned development that improves the quality of life. The Lafayette Building is a beautiful, 1920’s era, fourteen-story building in downtown Detroit. It has been vacant for several years, the city … More Save a legendary Detroit landmark from the wrecking ball
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