ABOUT THE WAR MEMORIAL
Rich history, beautiful scenery.
A History of Forward Thinking
As we begin to close out our 75th year as a community nonprofit organization, The War Memorial is filled with a reenergized determination to honor those who served, enrich our community, and deliver exceptional experiences
Situated on the grounds of the historic Alger Estate in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, The War Memorial serves approximately 100,000 individuals annually. Our programming includes honoring veterans, engaging experiences for adults and children, community events and celebrations, and premier hospitality services. Honoring our legacy and embarking on our historic future makes The War Memorial a unique, dynamic and thought-provoking hub for southeast Michigan with a mission to honor those who served, enrich our community, and deliver exceptional experiences.
With new programming and innovative leadership, along with the state-of-the-art Fred M. Alger Center, The War Memorial is an established leader in the local community.
History Hangs
The War Memorial has a rich history steeped with trials and tribulations that have made this place not only a magical one to visit, but a wonderous and magnificent story to learn. From humble beginnings as a family home, a transition into a museum, then ultimately to the facility you know and love today.
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Our Story
With our history dating to the early 1900s, the grounds of The War Memorial are filled with history and inspiration. From the beginnings of the estate as the Alger’s home to our mission of being a patriotic, cultural, and community leader our story has something fascinating for everyone.
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Our Team
It's the people of The War Memorial who are the heart of our nonprofit. Get to know the incredible people who bring everything to life at The War Memorial. With a diverse workforce and knowledge base, we are excited to be able to provide the community an experience they can only get here.
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Fred M. Alger Center
Opened in November 2022, the Fred. M. Alger Center at The War Memorial serves as a home for art, culture, and the humanities. Boasting a ballroom with floor to ceiling windows to provide unmatched views of Lake St. Clair, as well as a smaller community room, your visit will be breathtaking.
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Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge
The Midwest’s most important public art installation, dedicated in 2023, is the sister piece to the original work that lives on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France; the only official reproduction in the world. Connecting the two pieces together, sand from Omaha Beach was added to the base of our sculpture.
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Patriot Theater
The Patriot Theater is your home for exceptional cinematic experiences and unforgettable live events, all within the beautiful setting of The War Memorial. While currently closed due to flood damage, we are exploring options and funding in order to bring this beautiful theater back to life.
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News
Stay up to date on everything happening at The War Memorial. Press releases, blogs, interviews, and in-depth stories live here, and this is the place to read it all. If you’re a fan of our weekly Inspired Thoughts blog, or a reader of our bi-monthly Live Inspired Magazine, you can find it all in this section.
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Our Partners
The War Memorial is proud to join hands in a spirit of collaboration with fellow community leaders and organizations. Our mission would not be complete without support from our amazing community partners. If you love us, you will surely love their work as well.
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