Behind the Scenes - ArtWalk at Wayne State University Friday, June 8 / 10 a.m. With generous support from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Women of Wayne Alumni Association, ArtWalk was created to educate and enlighten the public about the remarkable sculptures installed on Wayne State University’s beautiful urban campus. This guided tour will take you through the university’s park-like stretch of lawns, architectural treasures, paved malls and courts as you learn about the sculptures and other artwork located throughout the campus. |
Behind the Scenes - Historic Fort Wayne Saturday, June 16 / 10 a.m. Fort Wayne was Detroit’s third military fort and the first built by the Americans, but it never saw a shot fired in anger. The peaceful location became a primary induction center for Michigan troops entering battle in every U. S. conflict from the Civil War to Vietnam. Among other duties over the course of its 125-year use as an Army base, it served as an infantry training station, housed the Chaplin school for a few years, and was the primary procurement location for the vehicles and weapons manufactured in Detroit during both World Wars. Also during World Wars I and II, the Fort housed prisoners of war from Italy and Russia. |
Historic Houses of Worship - June Monday, June 4 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The tour will include the following churches: St. Benedict’s National Shrine of the Little Flower Hartford Memorial Baptist Church Outer Drive Faith Lutheran Church Enjoy lunch at an area restaurant! |
Public Program - Detroit’s Civil Rights Struggle: Reconstruction through an Insurrection Panel 3 Saturday, June 9 / 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. This third part of the series will focus on the late 1950s thru early 60s and discuss what led Detroit to the "Insurrection" of 1967 and its aftermath, including what came to be known as Urban Development. Featured panelists include: • Darren Nichols of the Detroit News • Loretta Holmes • Tom Armstead, formerly of Focus: HOPE Presented by the Detroit Historical Society's Black Historic Sites Committee. |
Dossin Great Lakes Museum Annual Gala Friday, June 8, 2012/ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please join us for the Dossin Great Lakes Museum Annual Gala! Come to the Speakeasy Cocktails & Strolling Supper will be served 100 The Strand Drive, Belle Isle |