The Downriver Genealogical Society is hosting free beginner workshops for those interested in Genealogy. We can all learn information we may not have known that can help us in our research. Also, this will give you a good start if you are just beginning your genealogy. Registration is required. Please register by calling the Trenton ... Read more
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?"
Dinner will be at 6:00 pm, Program and meeting will follow at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm
"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
Todd 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.
2026 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
