Tag: Detroit

MIDTOWN Macabre, a Halloween walking tour debuts in Detroit

October 20, 2011

Although murder is a rather gruesome aspect of history, it’s also rather telling of society at the time. A young girl murdered in cold blood – in the dark of night – along with her three roommates, by none other than her father. The real killer in all of this is the reason why he … More MIDTOWN Macabre, a Halloween walking tour debuts in Detroit

Bicentennial birthday celebration for Michigan’s first governor on Oct. 27

October 18, 2011

A birthday bash is scheduled for noon on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Capitol Park in Detroit to honor Michigan’s first elected governor, Stevens T. Mason. Dubbed the “Boy Governor” because he was only 19 when he assumed the post of secretary of Michigan Territory, a position vacated by his father, John T. Mason. In … More Bicentennial birthday celebration for Michigan’s first governor on Oct. 27

MIDTOWN Macabre: Trail of Terror Haunted Halloween Walking Tour

October 15, 2011

MIDTOWN Macabre Trail of Terror Walking Tour Click here for tour flyer Final tour: Monday, October 31, 2011 6:45 PM Sharp Dress warm, there’s going to be CHILL in the air tonight! Book tour now Ripped from the headlines of Detroit’s past, and not so distant past, this chilling look at the city’s sinister side reveals … More MIDTOWN Macabre: Trail of Terror Haunted Halloween Walking Tour

Woodlawn Cemetery reveals grandeur of Detroit’s past

September 16, 2011

I’m thinking of creating bumper stickers that say: Caution – I stop for historic markers and I stop for cemeteries. I’ve been known to pull over from the furthest lane or even turn around, in order to discover what historic event took place where a historic marker now stands. Cemeteries. Don’t get me started. I have … More Woodlawn Cemetery reveals grandeur of Detroit’s past

Discover Detroit’s Midtown Walking Tours launch from historic Park Shelton

July 27, 2011

Detroit’s historic Park Shelton, a condominium community, is enjoying a revival as a trendy residence in the city’s popular Midtown District. The Park Shelton was originally the Wardell Apartment Hotel and named after the owner Fred Wardell.  Fred Wardell founded the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company in Detroit in 1909. This thriving business venture enabled Wardell to open … More Discover Detroit’s Midtown Walking Tours launch from historic Park Shelton

Robert S. Duncanson, 19th century artist “best landscape painter in the West”

July 22, 2011

Robert S. Duncanson,  “the best landscape painter in the West” by Ronda Stiffler While Robert S. Duncanson is well known in the American art world, some Monroe residents may not know that he, like many of them, grew up in Monroe. A self-trained painter of landscapes, portraits, still life and murals, Robert apprenticed as a … More Robert S. Duncanson, 19th century artist “best landscape painter in the West”

Hometown History Tours July eBlast features big discounts

July 20, 2011

Greetings Everyone! I hope you’re enjoying summer. I can’t believe how July is just flying by. Have you noticed how many people have birthdays during this month? Three big ones: America (235 on July 4), (Detroit 310 on July 24) and me (forever 35 on July 8). To celebrate all these July birthdays, we’re offering … More Hometown History Tours July eBlast features big discounts