Today marks the 150th anniversary of one of the most defining battles in American history and one of the most horrendous in terms of human sacrifice. Had the outcome of this 3-day battle differed, America as we know it today may not have endured. The Battle of Gettysburg, the biggest and bloodiest battle of the Civil … More Remembering Michigan at Gettysburg
Book Tours By Mail 1. Call 734.642.5712 first to make phone reservation 2. Follow by mailing check for appropriate amount to: Hometown History Tours 24401 Hickory Drive Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Book tickets online using PayPal ! Click on links of desired tours and dates below Lunch and Learn Day Excursions (In-depth half and full … More Hometown History Tours virtual ticket office
For Immediate Release Public invited to revisit the life and times of General George Armstrong Custer in Monroe, Michigan with Little Big Horn Associates as they tour historic city on June 4. LBHA 37th Annual Conference in Monroe coincides with 100th anniversary of the city’s equestrian monument that commemorates the young General’s valor during the … More Tour General Custer’s hometown with the Little Big Horn Associates on June 4, 2010
A Civil War Tour You Won’t Want to Miss! September 16 – 20, 2010 Michigan at Gettysburg Click on link below for detailed tour itinerary GettysburgItinerary (Itinerary is correct, however dates should be September 16-20. I will change later tonight. Sorry for confusion) Click here to book tour and make payment Experience Gettysburg by paying … More Michigan at Gettysburg – A Civil War tour you won’t want to miss
A limited quantity of commemorative Christmas ornaments and event programs celebration General George Armstrong Custer’s 170th Birthday in his adopted hometown of Monroe, Michigan are on sale now on ebay. The ornaments and program are great gifts for the Custer collector in your life, or those of you who were unable to make this event. … More General Custer 170th Birthday Celebration Commemorative Christmas Ornament Available.
For Immediate Release: Canton resident Kristina Austin Scarcelli sings Civil War songs at 170th Custer Birthday Celebration this Saturday Grosse Ile, MI – December 3, 2009-Canton’s Kristina Austin Scarcelli will perform Civil War era songs on Saturday, December 5, 2009 to commemorate the 170th birthday of America’s most controversial military leader General George Armstrong Custer … More Daughter of 24th Michigan to sing at Saturday’s Custer 170th Birthday Celebration
For Immediate Release Contact: Karin Risko, Director of Hometown History Tours Local historians discuss Custer’s Michigan connection Sunday on Irish radio Grosse Ile, MI – November 6, 2009 – Monroe’s Steve Alexander and Monroe County Historical Museum Assistant Director David Ingall talk Custer across the pond on Sunday evening, November 8, 2009, as guests of … More Local historians to discuss Custer’s Michigan connection Sunday on Irish radi
Hometown History Tours is pleased to announce a special December 5th tour and celebration to commemorate the 170th birthday of Civil War General George Armstrong Custer, commander of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade and America’s youngest general. Custer 170th Birthday Celebration & Historic Hometown Holiday Tour Saturday, December 5, 2009 10 AM to 3:30 PM We … More Custer 170th Birthday Celebration and Historic Hometown Holiday Tour
Monroe County Historical Museum presents an excellent weekend of historical programming in conjunction with the city’s annual Custer Week. For further information, contact David Ingall, MCHM assistant director at 734 240-7782 Donovin Sprague, educational director of the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota will be the headlining speaker on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Mr. Sprague, … More Crazy Horse descendant, noted historians speak at MCHM program during upcoming Custer Week
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
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