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Patriotism remains strong at The War Memorial as annual Memorial Day service returns to in-person celebration
TWM’s Memorial Day celebration returns to an in-person event. The ceremony provides a time for community members to come together to recognize, reflect, and pay our to respects to veterans, military members, and their families.
Our Community Salutes Detroit returns to in-person event at The War Memorial honoring local high school seniors
Our Community Salutes Detroit returns to an in-person ceremony. The ceremony recognizes and celebrates area high school seniors who are soon enlisting in the Armed Forces following graduation.
Award-winning trumpeter Kris Johnson brings #looptherapy to The War Memorial, concluding the Live at the Alger performance series
As the final performer to round out The War Memorial’s Live at the Alger, award-winning trumpeter, composer, and educator Kris Johnson will use looping technology on his iPad Pro in combination with the trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion instruments, voice, and more, to create unique textures and grooves as a part of his musical concept #looptherapy.
Bestselling author talk with The War Memorial shifts to online-only format
White Lies is a true story of undercover investigations, political organizing, and racial identity. A.J. Baime will discuss the book April 20 at The War Memorial.
The Elephant of Belfast author to speak at The War Memorial
Novelist S. Kirk Walsh will speak about her debut book, The Elephant of Belfast on April 7 at The War Memorial.
The War Memorial welcomes new Chief Financial Officer Maria Miller
The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI is pleased to announce Maria Miller as the new Chief Financial Officer.
The War Memorial celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with fiddle and mandolin instrumentalist Brad Phillips
Join us St. Patrick's Day in the Alger House for an eclectic musical journey of storytelling through traditional and original instrumental music featuring fiddle and mandolinist Brad Phillips.
Leading Detroit female vocalist Nicole New to perform songs about love at TWM Live at the Alger series Valentine’s Day event
Celebrate all things love in honor of Valentine's Day with Detroit vocalist Nicole New and and local favorite, pianist Cliff Monear.
The War Memorial kicks off Live at the Alger performance series featuring prominent jazz, classical, and roots musicians
Live at the Alger is a series of house-concert style performances providing listeners with an up-close and personal musical experience featuring some of the most innovative jazz, classical, and roots musicians around.
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examining Democracy in America Coming to Grosse Pointe War Memorial
"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” is a traveling version of a major exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. “Voices and Votes” has been made available to The War Memorial by The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The War Memorial Hosts Outdoor Service of Remembrance to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
The War Memorial plans to commemorate the lives lost on September 11, 2001, hosting a service of remembrance on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Gifts From Wall Street Executive Fred Alger Marks Campaign Milestone for The War Memorial
The War Memorial proudly announces gifts totaling $20 million from Fred Alger, prominent member of the Alger Family and founder of the Wall Street firm, Alger Management.
The War Memorial Forges Ahead with Growth, New Facility and Continued Partnership with the Alger Family
Following 2020 groundbreaking, the cultural and patriotic landmark renew plans for Spring 2022 opening for reimagined lakefront.
The War Memorial Unveils Refurbished Art Gallery in Conjunction with Grosse Pointe Artists Association Exhibition, “Soul Searching”
The War Memorial is pleased to announce the opening of its new art gallery in tandem with the opening of the new Grosse Pointe Artists Association exhibition, “Soul Searching.”
The War Memorial Hosts Intimate Outdoor Service of Remembrance on the 19th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks, Honoring Those Who Lost Their Lives
The War Memorial plans to commemorate the lives lost on September 11, 2001, hosting a service of remembrance on the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
The War Memorial Eagerly Shares Team Member’s Acceptance into Fisher Fellowship Program
The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI is pleased to announce that Development Associate, Josiah Foster, has been accepted into the 2020 class of Marjorie S. Fisher Fellows
The War Memorial Shares Refreshed Design Based on Community Feedback for New Facility Addition
The Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association share updated design renderings for its planned facility improvement project based on feedback received from community.
Patriotism Remains Strong At The War Memorial As Annual Memorial Day Service Becomes A Virtual Event
Public input sought in fulfillment of the institution’s mission to be a patriotic, cultural, and community leader.
The War Memorial Plans Facility Improvements and Addition in Partnership with The Alger Family
Public input sought in fulfillment of the institution’s mission to be a patriotic, cultural, and community leader.
The War Memorial Celebrates and Honors Community Heroes With Their Annual Veterans Day Breakfast
Hundreds of veterans and active duty service members will gather at The War Memorial for the annual Veterans Day Breakfast and celebration of military service Monday, November 11.