In this edition, John Cary talks about his story of service and why he has taken part in a special tribute to veterans at The War Memorial.

In this edition, John Matheus recalls dances of old at The War Memorial, how the organization has changed over the years, and more.

Margaret and Allan Torp share their appreciation for the Alger House, celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at The War Memorial, and more.

In this edition, Robert and Christine Codish talk about their magical day at The War Memorial.

In this edition, Martin Astfalk takes a trip down War Memorial memory lane. Since 1999, he has been on staff at our nonprofit organization, playing a key role on the culinary team.

In this edition, John Perna shares what his experiences of leading dance classes at The War Memorial have been like, and tells the story of how he got his start in the world of dance.

In this edition, rock and roll icon Ted Nugent recalls a June 1971 performance by his band The Amboy Dukes which took place at the Fries Auditorium.

In this edition, Sue Majewski explains how her love of art intertwines with The War Memorial, and recalls being on the Grosse Pointe Youth Council in her early teen years at The War Memorial.

In this edition, Ron and Mary Lamparter explain why they support The War Memorial, and share stories about Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge.

In this edition, Melinda Campbell shares her War Memorial experiences, including having her wedding reception here, recently having an anniversary party at our nonprofit organization, and more.

In this edition, Dave Bennett discusses his musical journey at The War Memorial over the last decade.

As summer begins, we look at the story of Col. Frederick Moulton Alger, an industrialist, civic leader, philanthropist, and soldier.

For Father’s Day, we look at the story of Russell A. Alger, Jr.- described as an aggressive investor, capitalist, sportsman, and philanthropist.

In this edition, John Prost discusses what it was like hosting television shows from The War Memorial for over 30 years and some of the programs the station featured.

For one day each year we remember our war dead and those presumed dead. This year, that one day is May 27.

Those who passed were our honorable military personnel: men and women who deployed in times of war to do their part to defend our country. Some were underage kids, who lied on their Registration Cards and enlisted with their buddies anticipating adventure. Others were scared young men who dreaded hearing their numbers called as each new war ground on.

In this edition, John Steininger shares the story behind an historic American flag at The War Memorial with a D-Day connection.

In the aftermath of Mother’s Day, we look at the story of The Mother of “The Moorings,” Marion Jarves Alger.

In this edition, Bob and Mary Ann Bury talk about their involvement at our nonprofit institution and how it contributes to the quality of life in the community as a unique asset.

In this edition, Ron and Diane Strickler discuss their first experience at The War Memorial, their appreciation for patriotic celebrations, and Diane's involvement with a resident partner of The War Memorial, The Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods.

The War Memorial is rich with Michigan, business, industrial, and military history, but did you know that rock n’ roll royalty has graced our halls?

In this edition, Laura Webber shares the joy she and her family have experienced at The War Memorial going back several decades - from plays and weddings, to Santa flying in on a helicopter!

A nude woman of mystery has lived at The War Memorial for decades now, a 6-foot, 500 pound bronze water sculpture. Some call her “The Nymph,” “The Bronze Nymph,” or “The Nude”; whatever her actual name is has been lost to history.  

This week, Julie Norris takes us to the late 1970s and early 1980s at The War Memorial when a planning committee of about a dozen women from the community worked to bring a series of educational events to The War Memorial. 

The War Memorial has officially turned 75! In celebration of this momentous occasion, we are telling the story of how The War Memorial came about.

With National Vietnam War Veterans Day approaching on March 29, we thought it would be fitting to share the story of John Lauve, a Vietnam War veteran with connections to The War Memorial.

For JD and Barbara House, The War Memorial was the site of their second date. The two had met at Wayne State in the fall of 1991.

Suzy Berschback was employed at The War Memorial as a marketing and development coordinator from 1990-2000. She helped throw The War Memorial’s 50th anniversary gala in 1999 with the theme “Sentimental Journey” and assisted in starting the annual Veterans Day Breakfast.

As February begins, we take a walk down memory lane and explore the story of Amy Kish's family and The War Memorial.

Reflecting on how The War Memorial has enriched her life, Renee Jakubowski said she always wanted her sons to have a healthy appreciation of the sacrifice of veterans.

On Jan. 6, 2018, the McDonald’s wedding reception was at The War Memorial. In fact, it was also at The War Memorial in 1983 when Libby’s parents, Jeff and Sally Stallings, were married.