Behind the Scenes - Mt. Elliott Cemetery Saturday, September 11 / 2 p.m. This cemetery was established on 12 acres of farmland on Detroit’s east side. The first burial occurred just 12 days later when Robert Elliott, a local architect and founding member of the committee that created the cemetery, was laid to rest. The cemetery was then named Mt. Elliott in his honor. |
Behind the Scenes - Hamtramck Walking Tour Saturday, September 18 / 11 a.m. Hamtramck was originally settled by German farmers. Polish immigrants flooded into the area in 1914 and still make up a large percentage of the population. On this tour, you'll learn more about the city's history. |
Behind the Scenes - Mill Race Village Saturday, September 25 / 10 a.m. Once the site of Northville’s first grist mill, the Village consists of a church, bell pier, gazebo, school, blacksmith shop, Interurban Station and more. Includes lunch at Rocky’s. |
Public Program - September Scholar Series featuring Roger LeLievre Thursday, September 16 / 6 p.m. Join Roger LeLievre as he discusses “Know Your Ships,” which covers the waterfront for more than five decades, and this year’s edition looks into the past with more images from its archives, some of the Great Lakes’most popular lighthouses, and exploration of the St. Lawrence Seaway on the passenger ship Canadian Empress. |
Special Event - Fair Winds Fall Gathering Sunday, October 3 / 2 p.m. Celebrate the Dossin Great Lakes Museum's 50th anniversary at the annual Fair Winds Fall Gathering sponsored by the Society's Dossin Maritime Group. Society Trustee Doug Dossin will be the featured speaker. |