Southeast Michigan Sightseeing Tour Sundays: June 24, Jul 22, Aug 19 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM Bus departs from Hometown History Tours office, 150 Maple, Wyandotte, MI 48192 Early bird special: Order tickets 14 days or more in advance and SAVE 10%! Book tour now An island, marsh, international wildlife refuge, Great Lake, national park, shipping port and more … More Southeast Michigan Sightseeing Tour
2011 Metro Detroit / SE Michigan History Related Events and Things-To-Do compiled in part by Ronda Stiffler If you’d like to list your event, please email details to: k[underscore]risko[at]yahoo[dot]com Ongoing When: Through October 2, 2011 What: Exhibit Fashion & the Automobile Where: Model T Automotive Heritage Complex, Inc. 461 Piquette Avenue, Detroit Further information: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fashion-and-the-Automobile-An-Exhibit-in-10-Eras/203914872984602 … More 2011 Metro-Detroit & SE Michigan History-related Event Calendar
Civil War Sesquicentennial Events and Exhibits in Southeast Michigan and neighboring communities Don’t forget to sign up for Hometown History Tours narrated SE Michigan Civil War Rembrance Tours! or Take your own tour with our comprehensive guide to Civil War sites in SE Michigan and NW Ohio Ongoing Exhibits American Civil War Museum of Ohio … More 2011 SE MI Civil War Events and Exhibits
I have 25 copies left of my initial printing of Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan’s Contribution to the Civil War up for sale on EBAY. I have since expanded and reprinted the guide, therefore, I’m offering this publication for sale at cost or a 50% discount off of current guidebook price. Plus, $1 from … More Guide to Civil War and Underground Railroad Sites on Ebay
On April 27, 1865, a tragic explosion aboard the steamship Sultana took place. While the conclusion of the Civil War should have been a time of celebration, this fatal disaster was a sad blow for the families of soldiers who had managed to survive the cruelties of war only to perish upon their return trip … More Hillsdale Sultana Memorial pays tribute to locals who died during this disaster
Civil War guide dedicated to Grosse Ile hero Glory, Valor and Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan’s Contribution to the Civil War, a 50-page regional guide, pays homage to the local people of this era who bravely fought and those who died to protect and preserve the Union as well as those who challenged the oppressive institution of … More Civil War guide dedicated to Grosse Ile hero
“Thank God for Michigan!” It’s believed President Abraham Lincoln uttered those words when the First Michigan Infantry arrived in Washington D.C., shortly after the president’s declaration of war. The First Michigan, made up of men primarily from Detroit and other cities within Wayne County, was the first western unit to answer his call. More than … More SE Michigan Civil War Tours
Become a leader in the effort to stimulate economic development in southeast Michigan! How? Sponsor the Hometown History Tours 2nd Annual Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event: Capitalizing on our Local History and join the collective effort to revitalize our economy by elevating our region’s stature as a vibrant tourist destination Sponsorship benefits include: Increased … More SE Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Yolanda Uddin is the Chief Operations Officer at the beautiful Historic First Congregational Church of Detroit also known as Old First. In her position, she handles the marketing of Old First’s rental facilities, hospitality services, and group tours of the Underground Railroad Living Museum. She supervises a dedicated staff that works hard to make every event … More SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Yolanda Uddin
Kelli B. Kavanaugh is co-owner of Wheelhouse Detroit, a bike shop located in Downtown Detroit. Now in its fourth year of operations, Wheelhouse offers retail, service, rentals and tours. The Detroit resident is a writer and an organizer of the annual Tour de Troit bike ride.
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