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Oakland Historical Society Tour
Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society offers tours. Contact them to set up your group tour. The Oakland County Historical Society is located at the Wisner Home 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave., Pontiac, MI 48342 248-338-6732
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Tour of Detroit Parade Company
Take a behind the scenes look and discover Detroit’s hidden treasures at The Parade Company Studio. Step into a story land of color and fun as we get ready for one of Detroit’s most anticipated holiday events, America’s Thanksgiving Parade. Wonder through a wonderland of fantasy and floats. Marvel at the world’s largest collection of antique papier-mâché heads. See the Costume Department where our characters come to life. Meet award winning artisans who bring the magic to YOU! The tour is wheelchair and stroller friendly. View their website to set up your group tour, get pricing and contact info. 9500 Mt. Elliott, Studio A Detroit, MI 48211 Parade Company Curriculum…
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Greenfield Village Field Trip May 31
Kathy Dutton dkdutton@sbcglobal.net has planned a field trip to Greenfield Village open to all homeschoolers, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, on Monday June 6, 2011. Ticket prices are $8.00 per person (regular prices are $16.00 for children 5-12 years and $22 for adults, to get the discounted price she needs at least 10 people purchasing tickets). They will meet at the entrance at 9:30 am. To receive this price reservations are required and they need to purchase the tickets together, therefore it is necessary they all arrive on time! Village hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If the extended forecast is a nasty, rainy day – she can either change…
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Glassblowing Demonstration
November 14 & 15 Pine Lake Glassworks is offering a free glassblowing demonstration and a wonderful display of artwork from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. 1040 South Coats Road Oxford, MI 48371 248-425-9887
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Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made In America Bicentennial Tour
The “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made In America” Bicentennial Tour a mobile museum exhibit was developed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) in Springfield, Illinois. The exhibit is free of charge to the public and will travel the United States over the next two years inspiring visitors with the story of Lincoln’s life and accomplishments. The only exhibit of its type in the country, the mobile museum uses an engaging mixture of interactive elements, graphics, facsimile documents and artifacts inside a 53-foot long, double expandable trailer to commemorate the Lincoln Bicentennial. The exhibition examines Lincoln’s life from his poor beginnings to his ascension to the presidency and his assassination.…
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Geology Field Trip
This will be the Geology Field Trip reminder 🙂 The info is posted below. Marie did ask the center to leave out the evolution based info (billions of years, etc.). Marie has people signed up – if you didn’t respond before and are interested, please email Marie directly at mnmtabar@comcast.net – or if you cannot come anymore, please let her know. Please bring cash ($1 per child and $3.50 for each mineral card you’d like to buy – optional – and it helps if you have exact change – thanks) Marie mnmtabar@comcast.net Geology – Friday, May 30, 2008 10:00am – 12:00pm Fees: $1/person (ages 3 years and older) + $3.50/rock…
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With Liberty and Justice for All
The Henry Ford’s new permanent exhibit With Liberty and Justice for All will explore the struggles that arose in the quest for freedom in America. Utilizing some of the most treasured national artifacts from the collections of Henry Ford Museum, this exhibit will delve into four pivotal periods of history, from the American Revolution through the African-American civil rights movement of the 1950s and ’60s. Revitalization The Henry Ford’s Online Exhibit and Educator’s Resource for ‘With Liberty and Justice for All’ Interactive virtual exhibit, lesson plans, curriculum, podcasts, news, links and more!
