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

 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

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

What happened to the cemeteries each time Saint Anne’s Church relocated?

A cemetery to the French settlers is very different from our idea today, many of the original graves were not marked, and visits would have been infrequent.People didn’t have time to dwell on the past. Extensive mortuary memorials were reserved for wealthy or important individuals, many of whom preferred to be buried in their native homelands. The interred at Ste. Anne’s Cemetery I were the working class, the poor and the converted Native American slaves who worked in the fur trade. … More What happened to the cemeteries each time Saint Anne’s Church relocated?

Notorious 313 True Crime / Ghost “Bus” Tour

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

Help Wanted: Story Teller / Tour Guide for Notorious 313 Tour

Do you have a flair for the dramatic? Do you have an interest in history, true crime, ghost stories & other macabre tales? Can you weave a series of facts into a spellbinding tale and deliver it to a live audience? (Think City Confidential, American Justice, ID TV) Do you have the physical stamina to … More Help Wanted: Story Teller / Tour Guide for Notorious 313 Tour

See-the-D: Detroit Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

Special Black History Month Detroit Underground Railroad Bus Tour

Incredible Journey to Midnight: Detroit Underground Railroad Tour Special Black History Month Bus Tour Saturday: Feb 23 / 1:30 PM / $35 Adult, $25 Youth (Group rates available for parties of 12 or more. Call 734.642.5712 for details). Tour  rescheduled for April or May.  Email k_risko@yahoo.com to be notified when date is determined. Thank you! … More Special Black History Month Detroit Underground Railroad Bus Tour

Incredible Journey to Midnight: Detroit Underground Railroad Lantern Walking To

Incredible Journey to Midnight: Detroit Underground Railroad Lantern Walking Tour All Aboard the famous train without tracks Saturdays: June 18, July 23, Aug 13, Sep 17 / 7 PM (tour lasts 2.5-3 hours) $35 Adults / $20 Youth (17 and under).  Tours depart promptly from inside Second Baptist Church, 441 Monroe Street, Detroit 48226 (Contact Hometown … More Incredible Journey to Midnight: Detroit Underground Railroad Lantern Walking To