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Upcoming Macomb County Historical Events
November
The Macomb County Albert L. Lorenzo Cultural Center at Macomb Community College, 44575 Garfield Road, in Clinton Township will continue the exhibit More Than a Game: How Sports Shape Culture until November 22. There will be speakers and presentations; go to http://www.lorenzoculturalcenter.com/ or call (586) 445-7348 for more information.
Chesterfield Twp. Historical Society- Poinsettia sale- Christmas Wreaths and Poinsettias will be for sale. 6 inch pot single stem, 7inch double stem, 8 inch triple stem and 10 inch quad stem and 12 or 14 inch fresh pine wreaths with pinecones are available. Contact Dolly Allemon at 586-465-0780 or dallemon@wideopenwest.com to order or for more information.
Crocker House Museum- 15 Union Street; Mount Clemens, MI 48043; Phone: 586-465-2488
Website: www.crockerhousemuseum.com
Please call during our regular office hours of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Event:
Sunday, November 1, 1 p.m.: Children’s etiquette class and cookie tea
On Monday, November 16th, the Greater Clinton Historical Society will present Nick Sinacori with his insightful program on the Fairview neighborhood on the East Side of Detroit. Fairview is a city that once sat between Detroit and Grosse Pointe Park, right on the river. It was incorporated and annexed so quickly that even longtime East Side residents have never heard of it, but from 1903 to 1907, Fairview was a legitimate municipality. Fairview's borders were Bewick to the west, Cadieux to the east, Mack to the north and the Detroit River on the south. Nick is one of the founders of the Village of Fairview Historical Society, and has fascinating, long-lost information to share! So all you East Siders who grew up in the neighborhood on Garland, Bewick, St. Clair, Marlborough, or Newport – this presentation is for you! This presentation will be held at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library Auditorium, Romeo Plank and Canal Roads, in Clinton Township, from 7-9pm. No registration is required, the presentations are free, and there will be light refreshments served. For a preview of Nick’s presentation, go to: http://www.modeldmedia.com/features/fairview17008.aspx
Friends of the Octagon House-located at 57500 Van Dyke, Washington, Michigan, 48094; Phone: (586) 781-0084
E-mail: info@octagonhouse.org ; Website: www.octagonhouse.org
Events:
Friday, November 20-Pre-Christmas soiree
Sunday, November 22-Open house
The Greater Clinton Township Historical
Society proudly presents Nick Sinacori and his insightful program on the
Fairview neighborhood on the East Side of Detroit. The program will be
presented on Monday, November 16th, at 7:00p, at the Main Branch of the Clinton-Macomb
Public Library, Romeo Plank and Canal Roads, in Clinton Township.
Fairview is a city that once sat right on the river
between Detroit and Grosse Pointe Park. It was incorporated and annexed so
quickly that even longtime East Side residents have never heard of it, but from
1903 to 1907, Fairview was a legitimate municipality. Fairview's borders
were Bewick to the west, Cadieux to the east, Mack to the north and the Detroit
River on the south. Nick is one of the founders of the Village of
Fairview Historical Society, and has fascinating, long-lost information to
share. There will also be a General Membership Meeting and Annual
Election of Board of Trustees. The presentation will be held in the Auditorium
of the Library. No registration is required, the presentation is free,
and there will be light refreshments served.
On Sunday, November 22, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., the Greater Washington Area Historical Society will present a historic date plaque to Jim and Jean Holcomb for their home located at 3603 28 Mile Road (west of Mound Road).
This "other octagon house" in Washington Township is a wooden structure
built in 1843 by Wells Burt, one of William Austin Burt's
5 sons. John S. Burt (a descendant) wrote a book in 1985 about his ancestors,
"They Left Their Mark, William Austin Burt and His Sons, Surveyors of the
Public Domain". According to John S. Burt, from 1844 to 1846, William Austin Burt (a state historic
marker about his life is in Stoney Creek Park) and three of his sons (Austin,
Wells, and William) moved their families into new homes they had built in Mt.
Vernon, a village within Washington Township. Later known as the "Burt
chalets", they were described as "easily distinguished by their
unusual character and design.”
The presentation will take place at the Washington Historical Museum, 58230 Van
Dyke, north of 26 Mile Road. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. This
is also the last "open house" day at the museum (from 1 to 4 p.m.)
for 2009. For more information, call (586)
781-2963.
The Ray Township Historical Society (RTHS) will host its monthly meeting on Monday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m., at the Ray Township Senior Center. Light refreshments will be served.
The evening’s program will include a presentation by Judy Lopus titled “The Early Settlers in Ray Township”. Included in the discussion will be the Gass family. John and Rebecca (McGregor) Gass and thirteen of their fourteen children moved to Michigan from New York and lived on farms in Ray Township within three miles of each other. As many as 250 descendants gathered for Gass Family Reunions since 1850 in family homes, the Davis Hotel, and the Davis General Store.
RTHS 2010 Calendars supporting the ongoing restoration of the historic 1827 Lee
Cemetery on Indian Trail will be available for purchase for $10.00 each at the
meeting. The calendars are also available at the Ray Township Hall & Library, Daytona's,
Jarvis Accounting, KO Music, Mobil Express, Octagon
House, Ray Center Market, and Vince & Joe's (on Romeo Plank).
For more information visit the RTHS website www.rayhistory.org or telephone Terry Goike at (586) 784-9221.
The Macomb County Genealogy Group meets twice a month, once during the afternoon and once in the evening at the Mount Clemens Public Library located at 150 Cass Avenue.
The programs are free and all are welcome. For more
information, call the library at (586)
469-6200.
December
Chesterfield Twp. Historical Society-Christmas Open House is held on Friday, December 4. The school house will be open at 7:00p.m. in conjunction with the township tree lighting ceremony. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served and local school choirs will be singing Christmas Carols.
The Richmond Area Historical and Geneaological Society
Website www.geocities.com/raghs48062.
Friends of the Octagon House-located at 57500 Van Dyke, Washington, Michigan, 48094; Phone: (586) 781-0084
E-mail: info@octagonhouse.org ; Website: www.octagonhouse.org
Events:
Wednesday, December 2-Ladies night out-6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 5-Victorian Christmas tea
Saturday, December 12-Tea with Santa
Sunday, December 13-Open house with Santa; open house is from noon until 4 p.m., Santa will visit from 1 until 3 p.m.
Crocker House Museum- 15 Union Street; Mount Clemens, MI 48043; Phone: 586-465-2488
Website: www.crockerhousemuseum.com
Please call during our regular office hours of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
November 11 –December 20: Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 10a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays 1 – 4 p.m.(Dec. 6, 13, & 20 only); 15 Union Street, one block west of S. Gratiot and one block north of Cass Avenue, Mount Clemens. Phone: 586-465-2488.
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. : St. Nicholas Day Celebration at the Crocker House.
December 6 is celebrated by Europeans as St. Nicholas Day when children would leave out their shoes for St. Nick to place treats in. We encourage our guests to live like a kid on this day and leave their shoes in our hallway for St. Nicholas to fill. Music at the pump organ and St. Nick will be there to greet you with a photo opportunity in our beautiful parlor. A full tea of Three Wives Tea, scones with Devonshire cream & jam, a variety of tea-sandwiches, and desserts will be served. Director Kim Parr will introduce you to the interesting history of St. Nicholas. Tickets are limited, non-refundable and cost $30 for members of the Macomb County Historical Society and $35 for non-members. Please call the Crocker House Museum for your reservation.
Thursday, December 10, 5 – 9 p.m.: Victorian Christmas Wallow & Wassail at the Crocker House.
Step back in time to experience the sounds and smells of Christmas in the late 1800s. Reenacted Crocker family members will greet you in rooms dressed for Christmas. Enjoy Michigan grown roasted chestnuts by an open fire, Christmas Eve Brunswick stew in a bread-bowl, sugar plum and old fashioned treats, Christmas carols with Simply Dickens, Santa, and a glass of wassail will make your Christmas complete. $30 for members of the Macomb County Historical Society and $35 for non-members. Call for reservations: 586-465-2488
December 20, 1 – 4 p.m.: Victorian Christmas Formal Tea at the Crocker House.
Join us as we kick off the holiday season with a Formal Victorian Christmas Afternoon Tea. Melissa Hartwig will play Christmas carols on the harp while we enjoy Three Wives Tea, Scones with mock Devonshire cream with jam, a variety of tea sandwiches, and desserts. Tickets are very limited and non-refundable and cost $30 for members of the Macomb County Historical Society and $35 for non-members. Please call for reservations at 586-465-2488.
The Greater Clinton Township Historical Society will host their annual Open House in the Historical Village during the Clinton Township Christmas Aglow ceremony on Tuesday, December 1st, from 6-8p. There will be a visit by the Winter Spirit, as well as make-and-take crafts for children of all ages.
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