Connecting the Points on your Family Map with Derek J Blount
A review of modes of transportation and routes across the nation and time, and how to apply it to your map. This is a basic "How did my ancestors get here from there?"
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Copeland Center 2306 Fourth Street, Wyandotte, Michigan
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DRGS Annual Potluck Dinner
FeaturedCopeland Center 2306 Fourth Street, Wyandotte, MichiganDinner will be at 6:00 pm, Program and meeting will follow at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm
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Piracy on the Great Lakes with Christopher Gillcrist
Copeland Center 2306 Fourth Street, Wyandotte, Michigan"Arrrggghh! Piracy on the Great Lakes" is a historical dive into the nature of piracy as it existed in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries on the Atlantic Ocean and how the concept of illegal activity on water evolved over time, and how that played out on the Great Lakes during its own period of ... Read more
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American Revolution – 250 Years with Todd Brighton
Copeland Center 2306 Fourth Street, Wyandotte, MichiganTodd Brighton will discuss the lives of everyday citizens during the American Revolution, including original artifacts from his personal collection related to five Patriot soldiers who served in the conflict. Todd will exhibit authentic military gear, original portraits, manuscripts, and early Americana, including Native American trade silver, ceramic, and pewter pieces.
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DRGS Beginning Genealogy Workshop
DRGS Library, Flat Rock School Administration Building 28639 Division St., Room 100, Flat Rock, MI, United StatesA free workshop for those interested in researching their family history. For more information or to register, email info@downrivergenealogy.org or call (734) 535-6530 (Library phone - please leave a message outside library hours; your call will be returned when the library reopens).
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Oakwood Cemetery with Mary-Johna Wein
Copeland Center 2306 Fourth Street, Wyandotte, Michigan2026 marks 200 years since the first burial at Oakwood Cemetery — Wyandotte’s oldest landmark. Within its gates rest former slaves, soldiers, state legislators, and everyday citizens whose lives shaped the community. From tales of the Purple Gang to stories of body snatchers, Oakwood holds a rich and fascinating history that continues to echo through ... Read more