Tag: Michigan

What happened to the cemeteries each time Ste. Anne’s relocated (Part 2)

January 3, 2014

 Detroit’s Ste. Anne’s Cemetery (Part 2 of 3) Part 1 by guest blogger Liam Collins Ste. Anne’s Cemetery PT II  Much of the yard trash tossed in Ste. Anne’s Cemetery I was collected and cataloged by student archaeologists through Wayne State University’s Gordon Grosscup Museum of Anthropology in the 1960s and 1970s. The collection is … More What happened to the cemeteries each time Ste. Anne’s relocated (Part 2)

Seasons Greetings from Hometown History Tours

December 24, 2013

Season’s Greetings to our cherished ornaments Whether you believe it’s a spiritual, magical or just an ordinary time of year, we at Hometown History Tours extend to you our heartfelt wishes of Joy & Peace! Saying painted above doorway in this early 1900s Detroit Publishing Co photo still holds true today: “Ornaments of a house are the … More Seasons Greetings from Hometown History Tours

15th Annual Custer Week Events in Monroe, Michigan

October 5, 2013

Monroe Michigan’s 15th Annual Custer Week Events October 5-13, 2013 Submitted by Sherri Schreiner, Friends of Monroe County Historical MuseumA Custer in Black and White October 1 – 31, 2013 Ellis Reference Department, 2nd Floor (Ellis Library and Reference Center, 3700 S. Custer Rd., Monroe MI 48161).  Photos taken from the Dr. Frost collection.  Free … More 15th Annual Custer Week Events in Monroe, Michigan

General Custer’s Monroe Walking Tour kicks off Custer Week

October 3, 2013

Custer Week Kickoff!  General Custer’s Monroe Walking Tour $16 Adult / $5 Youth Tour originates in front of the Monroe Historical Museum, 126 South Monroe, Monroe For more details or to order tickets, click here. Stroll through historic downtown Monroe and walk where the famous General George Armstrong Custer once lived. The General himself, portrayed … More General Custer’s Monroe Walking Tour kicks off Custer Week

Notorious 313 True Crime / Ghost “Bus” Tour

September 22, 2013

Notorious 313 True Crime / Ghost “Bus” Tour Where the real crime is not taking this tour! Sunday, October 27 / 1 – 5 PM / $39 Discount Code: HALLOWEEN saves you $10 off ticket price. Use discount code when ordering tickets online or mention it when ordering by phone. Tours depart promptly from The Park Shelton lobby located at 15 E. Kirby (Kirby at Woodward), Detroit, MI … More Notorious 313 True Crime / Ghost “Bus” Tour

Cycling in the City: Detroit Bike History

April 20, 2013

While you’ll see a few brave souls battling the elements during inclement weather, during warm weather months, Detroiters – on bikes – hit the streets en masse. Cycling in the city on bike isn’t a new phenomena. An affinity for two-wheeled transportation dates back to the 19th century.  Cycling in the City: Detroit Bike History … More Cycling in the City: Detroit Bike History

See-the-D: Detroit Sightseeing Bus Tour

March 29, 2013

See-the-D: Detroit Sightseeing Bus Tour 2016 Tour Dates Posted in February. Tours depart promptly from corner of Farmer and Gratiot (Near Cadillac Square People Mover Station). *If your group books entire bus, we provide door-to-door service and pick up at your preferred location. Discount Code – Use promo code Earlybird when ordering online or by phone 7 or more … More See-the-D: Detroit Sightseeing Bus Tour