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This historic home is serving up classic dishes with a modern twist
Read full article: This historic home is serving up classic dishes with a modern twistItโs the holiday season and many people are in a festive spirit. Well, one historic home in Grosse Pointe Shores is all decked out for Christmas - The Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate. While youโre there to see the sights, you can also grab a bite to eat at their restaurant which is serving up some classic dishes with a modern twist.
Looking for a staycation for the weekend?
Read full article: Looking for a staycation for the weekend?If you are interested in booking a weekend getaway that isnโt far from home, a historic location has transformed into a bed & breakfast and is offering comfort and style. The Newton of Ypsilanti describes itself as a historic inn and gathering place.
Historic Detroit pavilion built in 1861 opens anew in Greenfield Village
Read full article: Historic Detroit pavilion built in 1861 opens anew in Greenfield VillageA piece of Detroit history that was nearly torn down has been made new again, and is ready to be seen by visitors at Greenfield Village in Dearborn.
Detroitโs Westin Book Cadillac hotel to undergo interior redesign following purchase
Read full article: Detroitโs Westin Book Cadillac hotel to undergo interior redesign following purchaseA Chicago-based property management company has purchased Detroitโs Westin Book Cadillac Hotel and plans to fully renovate its interior.
Take a self-guided civil rights historical tour through Village of Romeo
Read full article: Take a self-guided civil rights historical tour through Village of RomeoA new branch of the NAACP has created a self-guided tour through the Village of Romeo so people can learn about its role in abolition and civil rights.
3 historic Michigan lighthouses awarded grants to aid restoration
Read full article: 3 historic Michigan lighthouses awarded grants to aid restorationThree Michigan lighthouses are being awarded grants to help repair and preserve their historic structures. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced Friday that three historic lighthouses across the state have been selected to split more than $126,000 in grants from the Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program operated by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office. Historic Crisp Point Lighthouse near Newberry, Michigan. (Michigan Economic Development Corporation)A total of $50,000 will go toward renovating the watch deck of the North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse near Leland Township. The historic North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse near Leland Township, Michigan.
5 Detroit sites recognized as historic for role in Civil Rights Movement
Read full article: 5 Detroit sites recognized as historic for role in Civil Rights MovementDETROIT โ Five places in Detroit have been officially deemed historic for their role in the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement sought to demand equality for African Americans in the North as much as in the South,โ said Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Martha MacFarlane-Faes. โBy listing these sites, the National Register recognizes Detroitโs significant role in the growth of the movement. Officials say these five sites now join nearly 2,000 existing historic sites in Michigan that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The newly-selected sites were chosen by a 14-person Civil Rights advisory committee comprised of local historians familiar with Detroitโs Black history, as well as staff members from the State Historic Preservation Office and Detroitโs Historic Designation Advisory Board, officials said.
Red Wings historically bad season officially cut short -- heres whats next
Read full article: Red Wings historically bad season officially cut short -- heres whats nextDETROIT The Detroit Red Wings will not play another game this season after the NHL announced its return-to-play plan this week. The 2019-20 season will go down as one of the worst in the Red Wings illustrious club history that dates back to 1926. Read more: A step toward normalcy - NHL shapes a return to play planHow the 2020 NHL draft lottery will workThe league says the draft lottery will determine the first 15 picks in the 2020 NHL Draft based on 3-6 drawings over one or two phases. Here are the draft lottery odds:Detroit Red Wings -- (.275) 18.5 percent chance for No. Were trying to rebuild the team," Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said after the trade deadline in February.
This โShoe Doctorโ is good for the sole
Read full article: This โShoe Doctorโ is good for the soleWhen James Reynolds was around 10 years old he would watch an older man shine shoes at the barbershop. One day the man noticed Reynolds observing him and invited him to practice shining shoes. While itโs rare to find a place to shine shoes, you can find James showcasing his shoe shine skills at Campus Martius, located in Downtown Detroit. People from around the world come to have their shoes shined by the โShoe Doctorโ himself. To learn more about the Shoe Doctor click on the video above.