Southeast Michigan Sightseeing Tour

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

Guide to Civil War and Underground Railroad Sites on Ebay

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

River Raisin Battlefield National Park Open House Today

The River Raisin Battlefield National Park officially opens today, Saturday May 21, 2011. The nation’s newest national park is located at 1403 Elm Street, Monroe, MI. From 10 AM to 4 PM, attendees can enjoy viewing displays of period camp life, food and cooking, artifacts, herbal medicine and more. Open House schedule of events: 10:30 … More River Raisin Battlefield National Park Open House Today

May 12 SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event

For Immediate Release Heritage trail aimed at attracting tourists by promoting local history, arts, and attractions unfolds at upcoming SE MI tourism networking event Grosse Ile, May 3, 2011 – Developing a heritage trail that connects and promotes our region’s historic, cultural, scenic and recreational gems and includes nearby attractions such as quaint downtown shopping … More May 12 SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event

Civil War guide dedicated to Grosse Ile hero

 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

Civil War guidebook of Southeast Michigan

Get your updated copy of Glory, Valor and Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan’s Contribution to the Civil War today! Click here for info on our narrated bus tours to these sites From the chair President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in to the hometown of the infamous Civil War hero General George Armstrong Custer, Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan’s … More Civil War guidebook of Southeast Michigan

SE Mich Civil War Remembrance Tours – Monroe County

Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Tours Monroe County and More  Sunday, October 7 / 1 PM to 5 PM / $40 Adult, $25 Youth Early bird special: Order tickets 14 days or more in advance and SAVE 10%. Book tour now ______________________ “Thank God for Michigan!” It’s been said President Abraham … More SE Mich Civil War Remembrance Tours – Monroe County

Monroe County Historical Museum faces huge losses in 2011

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

Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to sell Custer guidon

Explore southeast Michigan and allow our region’s storied past to unfold! Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) to sell Custer guidon 134 years ago today  (June 25)  George Armstrong Custer and members of the 7th Cavalry were killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, the DIA announces it will sell the Custer guidon that is … More Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to sell Custer guidon