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May 10: Grosse Pointe
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A mini encampment located at the Provencal-Weir house will be held from 1-4 pm. Enjoy an Historical Timeline of 20 re-enactors led by Paul Ignagni with special appearance by the Fiddlepointe players of Grosse Pointe. Admission is complimentary. For more information call (313) 884-7010.May 10: Plymouth
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Come listen to Tom talk about the relationship between Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. He will have his books for sale at the event and will be available for autographs. Admission to the event is $5. No tickets are necessary. No passes will be accepted for this event.
The Plymouth Historical Museum is located at 155 S. Main Street, Plymouth. The current exhibit is "Batter Up! Generations of Baseball." Hours at Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 5-17, and $10 for families. Membership in the Plymouth Historical Society, which owns the Museum, is $25 for individuals and $40 for families, and includes free admission to the Museum and a 10 percent discount in the Gift Shop.May 16: Warren
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In the Atrium of Warren City Hall, the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko in conjunction with the Ukrainian American Archives and Museum will host an opening reception of the exhibit "Vasile Avramenko, a Legacy of Ukrainian Dance." The exhibit will be on-going from May 16-May 23rd. On May 23rd it will be moved and can be viewed on May 25th at the Ukrainian Cultural Center at the UNWLA Convention. This exhibit is funded in part by the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for Humanities. For further information please call Chrystyna Nykorak at the Ukrainian Archives and Museum 313-366-9764 or e-mail: ukrainianmuseum@sbcglobal.netMay 17: Dearborn
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Sandy Tolan, author of the acclaimed book The Lemon Tree: An Arab, A Jew and the Heart of the Middle East, is set to lecture at the Arab American National Museum at 7:30 p.m. His non-fiction book tells the story of the Palestinian Nakbeh and the birth of Israel through the experiences of two families, one Israeli and one Palestinian, whose common history is the same stone home in Ramle. The event is free and open to the public; please RSVP to Fay Saad at (313) 624-0200.May 19: Clinton Township
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The Greater Clinton Township Historical Society is holding a plant and flower fundraiser from 3-6pm. Pre-ordering is available on their website www.clintontwphistory.org and due May 7th. For more information call (586) 228-8397.May 21: Chesterfield
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The Chesterfield Historical Society is holding their 12th Annual Pasta Dinner at the Chesterfield Senior Center. Catering will be done by Rosie O'Grady. Tickets are $9.00 and may be purchased at the Chesterfield Treasurer's office. For more information please call (546) 504-0161.
May 17: Westland
Celebrate Armed Forces Day at the Westland Historic Village Park where period demonstrations will take place from 1- 4 pm. For more information call (734) 326-1100.
May 29, 30 & 31: South Lyon
The Green Oak Township Historical Society is holding its annual Garage Sale fundraiser at 9185 Silverside Dr.Silver Lake, North/East Shore, South Lyon, MI. 48178. The sale will be open from 9 am to 3 pm each day.
May 17: Livonia
Members of the Michigan One-room Schoolhouse Association will meet at Historic Greenmead in Livonia for their annual conference. The featured speaker is Dave Bridgens who will be speaking on the topic, "Finding History in the Outhouse." In addition, there will be a session on doing oral history with a demonstration by John C. Pierce (M.D.) Included in the registration fee, attendees will have an opportunity to tour Greenmead Historical Village. Website: www.one-roomschool.org or phone Greenmead: (248) 477-7375.
May 17 & 18: West Bloomfield
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Join the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society for a tour of Apple Island. In keeping with the theme of "Canoes, Carriages & Cars: the History of Transportation in West Bloomfield" visitors will see vintage bicycles, an 1800's carriage and a 1600's canoe. For ticket information call (248) 682-2279.May 18: West Bloomfield
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The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan is touring Ford Field, the home of the Lions. The field is located in the heart of Detroit's turn of the century Jewish neighborhood. For more information please call (248) 432- 5517.May 18: Pittsfield
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Pittsfield Historical Society is showing a new film "Power for the Parkinsons" at 2 pm at the Pittsfield community center. The film depicts the production of the important 1940 film, "Power and the Land", which contrasted a day in the life of a farm family before electrification with a day after electrification reached the farm. This program shows how the film, "Power and the Land," was produced, and presents vignettes of farm life before and after electrification. For more information call Mary Ellen Wall at (734) 434-4074.May 26: Royal Oak
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Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast brought to you by the Royal Oak Historical Society Monday, May 26th from 7AM until Noon Royal Oak Farmers Market ***ALL YOU CAN EAT*** Adults $6 Children 10 and Under $3 Come Join Us Before Or After The Parade Rain Or Shine!! Sponsored by The Holiday Market Royal Oak and The Royal Oak Farmers MarketJune 1: Ann Arbor
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Tim Weiner, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the New York Times, discusses his book Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA. The book won the 2007 National Book Award for history. Please call 734-205-0555 or visit www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov.June 3: Belleville
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The Purple Gang Strikes Again- An interactive murder mystery/dinner theater event, set in 1931 and based on Detroit's own Purple Gang is an event sponsored by the Belleville Area Historical Society to benefit the Belleville Area Museum. A donation of $35.00 includes dinner, murder and museum donation. Seating is extremely limited, and advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Doors open at 5:30PM, cash bar, murder begins promptly at 6:30PM. For more information or to order tickets, contact Cathy Horste, Van Buren Township Historian, at (734) 697-3662. June 3: Belleville
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Join the Belleville Area Historical Society at the Bayou Grill for an interactive dinner and murder mystery. The characters involved will be based on Detroit's own Purple Gang and proceeds will benefit the Belleville Area Historical Museum. Dinner start promptly at 6:30 pm. Seating is limited and advanced tickets are strongly encouraged. For ticket and other information call (734) 697-3662.
June 4: Westland
Here is your chance to learn about clothing styles of the past. Volunteer models wearing their own historical costumes will walk the runway at the Bailey Recreation Center, while the audience enjoys a variety of refreshments prepared by William D. Ford Career - Technical Center students. The Bailey Recreation Center is located at 36651 Ford Rd. in Westland. For ticket information, please contact the Westland Historic Village Park at 734-326-1110.
June 9: Mt. Clemens
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The Greater Clinton Township Historical Society is proud to announce their next presentation, "The Mt. Clemens Spa Industry", presented by reknown Macomb County historians, Don Green and Cindy Donahue. For more than a century, the world's elite flocked to Mt. Clemens to soothe their bodies in the ancient healing waters of the Michigan Basin. With 34 essential minerals, Mt. Clemens seawater contains the highest mineral content of any body of water in the world. Join us as Don and Cindy present their fabulous multimedia presentation on this famous spa industry! The presentation will be held on Monday, June 9th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library (Main Branch, Romeo Plank
and Canal Roads) in Clinton Township. No reservations are necessary and light refreshments will be served. Actual Mt. Clemens spa products will also be available for sale. For more information, please visit: www.clintontwphistory.org . You may also call 586-263-7025 or e-mail lynn.anderson@juno.com.June 11: Ann Arbor
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Tying the Knot in Washtenaw County 1830-1950 This exhibit offers a look at the convention of weddings in Washtenaw County 1830through the1950’s. This exhibit highlights the dresses from our collection such as the Yost, Beal and Safford dresses, and customs of weddings in the county. It is a refreshing surprise to see how very much customs have changed and how much they have not. Open House, _______, from , featuring vintage cake topper’s on loan to the Museum and cake to be shared by visitors! For additional information or to set up and appointment for groups Call 734-662-9092 or e-mail wchs-500@ameritech.net. Or our webpage at www.washtenawhistory.org
June 20-22: Dearborn
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The 13th annual Dearborn Arab International Festival is set for June 20-22, the first weekend of summer. This fabulous, free, family-friendly cultural festival returns to its traditional location on Warren Avenue in East Dearborn this year, bigger and better than ever. It's brought to you by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, ACCESS, the City of Dearborn and the Lebanese American Heritage Club.June 29: Clay Township
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The Algonac-Clay Historical Society’s Log Cabin will be open with period artifacts, costumes. Along with the Log Cabin we have a Quilt Show, Ice Cream Social, an antique appraiser, music provided by a local group playing period instruments, children's crafts, Chris Craft boat, small speed boat, other boats and displays. To leave a message at the museum the number is 810-794-9015.August 1 & 2: Imlay City
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The Imlay City Historical Commission is sponsoring a Blueberry Pie and Ice Cream Social during the Imlay City Blueberry Festival on August 1 and 2, 2008. Also for sale will be whole blueberry pies, blueberry muffins, blueberry cookbooks, as well as historic research material. The social is held at the museum located at 77 Main Street in the historic depot district from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day and other events are planned and sponsored by the Imlay City Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Development Authority. For more information please call (810) 724-1904.
Eastern Michigan History Exhibits
Open Now- June 1:Plymouth
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The Plymouth Historical Museum has opened a new exhibit, "Batter Up! Generations of Baseball." This exhibit features artifacts from the sport of baseball\'s past and present. Enjoy Tigers memorabilia from the 2007 season alongside uniforms from WWII era leagues. For more information, including museum hours, please visit the website or call (734) 455-8940.Now through August 30: Ann Arbor
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The Ann Arbor unit of the Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, and Museum in Grand Rapids, has on display "Art of Diplomacy" featuring head of state gifts from the Ford presidency. Admission is Free. Open M-F, 8:45-4:45. Call 734-205-0555 or visit www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov.May 17 through August 31, 2008: Midland
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MIDLAND - History enthusiasts will have an opportunity to learn about shipping disasters on the Great Lakes at a new Midland County Historical Society exhibit entitled "Great Lakes Titanics: Shipwrecks on the Inland Seas." The exhibit will be on display May 17 through August 31 at the Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center, 3417 West Main Street in Midland. Shipwrecks have claimed many lives and vessels on the Great Lakes and this exhibit will highlight some of the well-known disasters during the past 100 years.
March 10- May 16: Ann Arbor
At the University of Michigan Institute for the Humanities Gallery come and view the new exhibit "Looks Given/ Looks Taken." Sponsored by the U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies this exhibit focuses on Jews and urban photography. For more information please call (248) 432-5517.
May 9- November 1: Tecumseh
"Clare Camburn - Leader of the Band: The Life of a Lenawee County Musician" is an exhibit that will acquaint its viewers with the musical contributions of Clare Camburn (1888-1960). This exhibit will familiarize viewers with the Chautaqua & Vaudeville experience and highlight the development of community and school bands in Michigan, during the first half of the 20th Century. Located at the Tecumseh Area Historical Museum, for more information please call (517) 423-2374.
Through April 19: Detroit
Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays through April 19, 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. National Automotive History Collection's "Postcards from Detroit: Remembering Formula 1 in the Motor City" exhibit of Roger Hart photography of the Detroit Grand Prix 1982-1988. Detroit Public Library - Skillman Branch (Detroit, MI). Free admission.
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