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The War Memorial’s Historic Tour offers an intimate journey through the elegant Alger House — a home steeped in nearly a century of stories.
Join Dr. Judy Jacobs, PhD, RN, LPC as she discusses the importance of connecting with others to build up our resilience to the stressors that can ultimately cause illness. She will discuss various ways to get involved with your family, friends, and/or community.
During this presentation, author and researcher Lisa A. Lark will discuss her work researching more than 180 men from the Grosse Pointes who gave their lives in military service. She will share details about the research process, tell the stories of some of the Pointes' fallen heroes, and explain how to access military records for genealogical purposes.
The War Memorial’s Historic Tour offers an intimate journey through the elegant Alger House — a home steeped in nearly a century of stories.
We are honoring the legacy of Marion Alger, whose generous gift of her family home, The Moorings, shaped what would later become The War Memorial.
The War Memorial welcomes Ruta Sepetys — internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages — as she launches her latest novel, A Fortune of Sand. Set against the crumbling grandeur of 1920s Detroit, it's a haunting story of glamour, grift, and the women who demand to be seen.
The War Memorial’s Historic Tour offers an intimate journey through the elegant Alger House — a home steeped in nearly a century of stories.
The War Memorial’s Historic Tour offers an intimate journey through the elegant Alger House — a home steeped in nearly a century of stories.
We’re taking the VetConnect Seminar Series on the road! Join us for lunch at The War Memorial, followed by a bus trip to the Selfridge Military Air Museum.
The War Memorial’s Historic Tour offers an intimate journey through the elegant Alger House — a home steeped in nearly a century of stories.