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SUMMARY:Military Collectionwith Scott Galeski
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott as he brings many of his relics to the meeting and talks about one of the biggest military collections in Michigan.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/military-collection-with-scott-galeski/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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SUMMARY:Shipwrecks of Wyandotte with Ric Mixter
DESCRIPTION:The shipyard at Wyandotte launched the first iron and steel vessels on the lakes\, with innovations that included the first icebreaking hull. Ric Mixter shares several of the hulls launched here\, but their memory was tarnished by shipwreck. This includes Alvin Clarke\, Sport\, SR Kirby\, Chicora\, Sydney Smith\, JR and Tashmoo.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/shipwrecks-of-wyandotte-with-ric-mixter/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T190000
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CREATED:20240906T164834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T164834Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Genealogy with Sherry Huntington and Kathy Clark
DESCRIPTION:DRGS President Sherry Huntington and member Kathy Clark teach Beginning Genealogy.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/beginning-genealogy-with-sherry-huntington-and-kathy-clark/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20240906T210206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T150927Z
UID:225725-1736967600-1736974800@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Wyandotte Toys with Daniel Galeski
DESCRIPTION:He will have pictures on display of the 3 Toy Factories in Wyandotte plus an office on Eureka.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/wyandotte-toys-with-daniel-galeski/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T190000
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CREATED:20230615T104135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T123015Z
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SUMMARY:DNA Sequencing with Kayla Zochowski
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Zochowski to learn about the basics of next-generation sequencing\, or the process by which your DNA can be extracted\, sequenced\, and assembled into your unique genetic code. Sequencing contributes to our understanding of many different biological systems\, including the ability to gain insights into ancestry. Learn about the steps involved from sending your saliva off to interpreting your ancestry results.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/dna-sequencing-with-kayla-zochowski/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241016T190000
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CREATED:20240906T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T153849Z
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SUMMARY:The Life and Times of Henry Ford with Richard Gatza
DESCRIPTION:He will be showing pictures and talk about the life and times of Henry Ford in Dearborn Michigan from early age until his passing.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/the-life-and-times-of-henry-ford-with-richard-gatza/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T210000
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CREATED:20240117T115133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T211228Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan’s Iron Brigade with Michael McCaffery
DESCRIPTION:Michael Mccaffery\, Director of the Dearborn Heights libraries\, recently hosted a program on the Michigan 24th at his library and other local Civil War roundtables. His focus during the program was the 24th’s ties to the community\, including a state historical site at which some Civil War veterans were interred. The upcoming presentation will focus on the genesis of the Michigan 24th\, why it was unique\, and how the unit came to be one of the most decorated units in the Civil War.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/michigans-iron-brigade-with-michael-mccaffery/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240619T190000
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CREATED:20230615T104357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T120121Z
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SUMMARY:A Detroit Fire Fighter's Story and growing up Polish on the West Side of Detroit with Bob Dombrowski
DESCRIPTION:3 Books – 38 Years \n\nA Detroit Firefighter’s Story\nPaczki Day (being Polish on the West side of Detroit)\n1969 (growing up in 1969 and the year of everything that happened)
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/a-detroit-fire-fighters-story-and-growing-up-polish-on-the-west-side-of-detroit-with-bob-dombrowski/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T140000
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CREATED:20240515T111814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T145900Z
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SUMMARY:DRGS Used Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:This sale will be held at the DRGS Library\, located inside the Flat Rock Schools Administration Building. Please enter using the north door by the gym. Hours are 10:00 am – 2:00 pm each day. \nFeaturing: \n\nHardcover and softcover books and pamphlets\nResearch volumes\nDRGS publications\nLocal city\, county\, and church histories\nLocal Cemetery books\nFree will donation
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/drgs-used-book-sale-2/
LOCATION:DRGS Library\, 28639 Division St.\, Flat Rock\, MI\, 48134\, United States
CATEGORIES:DRGS Library Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20240117T113802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T191935Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Handfasting Wedding with Kathy Cannon
DESCRIPTION:While planning a long visit to Ireland\, Kathy thought back to having seen a “handfasting” wedding ceremony in a movie and wondered whether they did this sort of thing in Ireland today. After some research\, she found a celebrant who performed this ceremony and was willing to travel to the Kilcar\, Donegal area where Kathy and Dave would be visiting to perform theirs. Kathy will talk a bit about handfasting and its history\, and the ceremony that she designed for her and Dave.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/irish-hand-fastening-wedding-with-kathy-cannon/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20240117T115645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T123136Z
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SUMMARY:Bottled Goodbyes with Ric Mixter
DESCRIPTION:Ric Mixter’s book “Bottled Goodbyes” is more than just fantastic stories found from bottles that washed ashore.\nThe author used genealogy research to track down living relatives of shipwreck victims\, hoping to find original copies of the notes he features in his book. From wrecks on the Great Lakes to the Titanic\, you’ll enjoy his storytelling!
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/bottled-goodbyes-with-ric-mixter/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T210000
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CREATED:20230615T103728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T144917Z
UID:225340-1710961200-1710968400@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Michigan POW Camps in WWII with Greg Sumner
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Gregory Sumner is Chair of the History Department at the University of Detroit Mercy.  He will speak on the little-remembered subject of the 6\,000 German and Italian POWs housed in camps across Michigan during WWII.  They mostly behaved well\, supplied help during the labor shortage\, and many later became U.S. Citizens.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/michigan-pow-camps-in-wwii-with-greg-summer/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240207T210000
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CREATED:20230615T103924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T122859Z
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SUMMARY:Sharing Memory Projects with several DRGS members
DESCRIPTION:Please note the date change for this meeting. The Copeland Center is not available on our usual meeting date. \nKathy C\, Sherry H\, Carol D\, Mary P\, Rana W\, Chris H – Family History – Sharing More Than Just Dates.  Kathy & Jeff Clark are working on putting a PowerPoint together for this.  10-15-minute talks.  Items will be on display.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/sharing-memory-projects-with-several-drgs-members/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230615T103423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T155812Z
UID:225338-1705518000-1705525200@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:100 Wyandotte Soldiers from the Civil War with Marty Bertera and Mary Johns Wien
DESCRIPTION:By the war’s end in 1865\, nearly 3 million young men and a few hundred women served in the civil war. They left their homes in large cities\, towns\, and small villages for an adventure of a lifetime; our presenters will look at one of these communities\, Wyandotte\, Michigan. The soldiers would serve their country in many far-flung locations throughout the United States. Ultimately\, some would die\, but most returned to civilian life\, and a few suffered the traumas from personally experiencing war. \nWhat started for them as a keep me busy project during covid\, updating the correct number of soldiers in the city\, ended up being over a 260-page book. By using as our foundation earlier books such as Proudly We Record and Historical Society notes that listed as few as 35 to a higher number of 112 soldiers from Wyandotte. The authors have been able to add and correct these numbers up to over 140. Along the way\, they corrected the spelling of a few first and last names. They deleted a few names listed as Civil War but were Spanish American War soldiers. \nYou would be mistaken if you think this is just a civil war history; it’s more than a war story; for those that survived the war\, it was a small-time frame of their existence but an important one. These veterans’ lives did not end when they were mustered out and discharged. Through many hours of research online\, old newspapers\, military books\, and state archives\, they have brought new information about the soldiers\, such as the location of their birth\, family members\, occupation before and after the war\, same with profession\, location\, and death date. \nThe authors:\nMary Johna Wein is the President of the Wyandotte Historical Society—director of the Friends of Wyandotte Cemetery and the Webpage of the same name.\nMarty Bertera has published several civil war books and has worked in the film industry on historical films and documentaries. He also built the large diorama at Raisin River National Park in Monroe\, Michigan\, of Frenchtown in 1812\, along with dioramas for other local museums
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/100-wyandotte-soldiers-from-the-civil-war-with-marty-bertera-and-mary-johns-wien/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230315T104900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T104900Z
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SUMMARY:Polish Settlements in Michigan with Valerie Koselka
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will identify the Polish communities in Michigan with emphasis on neighborhoods in Detroit\, Hamtramck\, and Wyandotte. In this talk\, we will outline a plan to research our immigrant ancestors in Michigan.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/polish-settlements-in-michigan-with-valerie-koselka/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230920T193939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T193939Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Genealogical Council Fall Family History Seminarwith Michael Strauss
DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, the Michigan Genealogical Council\, with our partners\, the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan\, presents the Fall Family History Event. This year\, you can attend onsite in Lansing or online from home. Michael L. Strauss\, AG\, will be our speaker. Michael is employed as a Research Manager and Senior Genealogist for Ancestry ProGenealogists. He is a native of Pennsylvania and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He is a published author and national genealogical lecturer\, instructor\, and faculty member at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)\, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP)\, and the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR)\, where he coordinates the military history courses. Michael has been involved in Civil War and Mexican-American War reenacting for more than twenty-five years. Michael Strauss’s presentations will be \n\nIntroduction to Military Genealogy Research will focus on a large number of records\, strategies\, and techniques to find your military ancestors from the colonial era through the Vietnam War.\nA House Divided: Research in the Civil War will examine records most used by genealogists and historians\, including service records\, draft records\, pensions\, and records to trace the movement of your ancestor’s military unit for both sides.\nRoosevelt’s Tree Army: Researching in the Civilian Conservation Corps will explore CCC genealogical resources between 1933-1942\, including Office Personnel Files\, discharge certificates\, accident reports\, camp and district reports\, photographs\, and motion pictures.\nAll in a Day’s Work: Occupational Genealogical Research will focus on the methodology to research your ancestor’s work history\, tapping into records of employment and discussing old occupations no longer in use.\n\nRegister online today A complete event schedule and mail-in registration form can be found here.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/michigan-genealogical-council-fall-family-history-seminarwith-michael-strauss/
LOCATION:Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, MI\, 48912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230813T105618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T105618Z
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SUMMARY:Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan 45th Annual Genealogy Seminar – Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 is Webinar or In-person at the American Polish Cultural Center\, 2975 E. Maple Road\, Troy\, MI.\nIn-person registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch with Polish food. In-person seating is limited. \nIncludes live presentations with Q&A\, a syllabus\, and door prizes. Attend either day or both days — Open to the public. \nInaccuracies\, Errors\, and Conflicts of Information in Polish Vital Records and How to Resolve These Problems by Daniel Bućko \nThe Genealogical Value of Royal and Government Estate Inventories by Daniel Bućko \nThe Chene Street History Project by Dr. Karen Majewska \nHamtramck’s Polonia by Dr. Karen Majewska \nFor an informational flyer and online registration\, visit the society website.\nRegistrations paid by check must be postmarked by October 5.\nOnline registration closes on October 10.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/polish-genealogical-society-of-michigan-45th-annual-genealogy-seminar-day-2/
LOCATION:American Polish Cultural Center\, 2975 E. Maple Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230213T193843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T193844Z
UID:225213-1697655600-1697662800@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Tattletale Sounds: The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations with Ric Mixter
DESCRIPTION:Tattletale Sounds is the latest book on the Great Lakes most famous shipwreck. Diver/historian Ric Mixter has interviewed dozens of men who built\, sailed and explored the wrecksite\, visiting the Fitzgerald himself in the Delta submersible in 1994. His book separates legend from fact with 300 pages of photos\, diagrams and first person accounts of the largest ship ever lost on the inland seas.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/tattletale-sounds-the-edmund-fitzgerald-investigations-with-ric-mixter/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230813T104617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T104617Z
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SUMMARY:Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan 45th Annual Genealogy Seminar – Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Includes live presentations with Q&A\, a syllabus\, and door prizes. Attend either day or both days — Open to the public.\nDay 1 is Webinar Only. \nPolish DNA: Stories It Reveals and the Ways to Use It for Genealogical Purposes by Eryk Jan Grzeszkowiak\nChanging Places\, Changing Borders: Overcoming Geographic Challenges by David Obee \nFor an informational flyer and online registration\, visit the society website.\nRegistrations paid by check must be postmarked by October 5.\nOnline registration closes on October 10.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/polish-genealogical-society-of-michigan-45th-annual-genealogy-seminar-day-1/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar – registration required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230221T113859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T210557Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War Women: Soldiers\, Spies\, and Suffragettes with Joann Kotcher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special program commemorating Women’s History in the Civil War. Joann Puffer Kotcher\, Vietnam War Donut Dolly\, one of the first women allowed in a combat zone\, will discuss the riveting stories of women in the Civil War. The crash of cannons tore these brave young women out of their China-doll\, domestic rolls. Hundreds served incognito as soldiers\, and spies. Hundreds more managed businesses and plantations\, nursed the wounded and dying\, collected donations for soldier relief\, and thousands fled the advancing armies. The Civil War brought destruction and upheaval to women’s lives\, and\, ironically\, astounding progress. Come meet these women. From chaos came the seeds of today’s emancipation of women\, from the right to vote\, to ownership of property\, to today’s battlefield and boardroom. Never say\, “No good can come from war.” History gives us the power to see the future.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/civil-war-women-soldiers-spies-and-suffragettes-with-joann-kotcher/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230810T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T094258Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Dinner Monguagon Chapter\, Daughters of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a great dinner while supporting the Monguagon Chapter\, Daughters of the American Revolution. \nYour support allows us to continue our mission of honoring and supporting those who serve our nation\, preserving our history\, educating children\, and making a difference in our communities. \nPlease share and encourage your family and friends to share as well. \nDownload the flyer for use on Donation Night. \n 
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/fundraising-dinner-monguagon-chapter-daughters-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Texas Roadhouse Restaurant\, 14660 Pardee Road\, Taylor\, MI\, 48180
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20221020T112757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T203719Z
UID:225106-1687375800-1687381200@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:War of 1812 with Ken Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:Ken’s presentation on the War of 1812 in the Michigan theatre looks at the Downriver area before and after the surrender of Detroit. There are a couple of battles in the area\, and troops passed through what is now Wyandotte\, to try to open communications between Detroit and the American-held lands in Ohio. His concentration\, however\, is usually on the politics; General Hull\, the commandant at Detroit\, was court martialed for surrendering the city\, and a lot of people who were at Detroit spoke up in that trial.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/war-of-1812-with-ken-shepherd/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230621T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230204T180236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T143207Z
UID:225208-1687368600-1687374000@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DRGS Annual Potluck Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Dinner will be at 6:00 pm\, Program and meeting will follow at 7:00 pm. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/drgs-annual-potluck-dinner/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230613T141452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T145238Z
UID:225328-1687006800-1687014000@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Vintage Baseball
DESCRIPTION:The Brownstown DDA and Brownstown Historical Society will present a vintage baseball match between the Brownstown Volunteers vx. the Detroit Franklins\, on Saturday\, June 17\, 2023\, at 1:00 pm. The match will take place at Thorn Park\, 23555 King Rd\, Brownstown Charter Twp\, Michigan.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/vintage-baseball/
LOCATION:Thorn Park\, 23555 King Rd\, Brownstown Charter Twp\, MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20221019T101918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T175631Z
UID:225104-1684350000-1684357200@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:The Works Progress Administration with Elizabeth Clemens
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Clemens\, audiovisual archivist at the Walter P. Reuther Library\, will discuss the legacy of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Southeastern Michigan\, a revolutionary facet of the New Deal that sought to positively impact lives both physically and intellectually through the creation of work relief programs. Topics discussed will include the cultural programs of the Federal Arts Project; literacy\, health and education initiatives; and improvements to local infrastructure through a massive public building initiatives.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/the-works-progress-administration-with-elizabeth-clemens/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20230204T175942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T201145Z
UID:225206-1681930800-1681938000@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Ecorse Echoes from Kathy Warnes
DESCRIPTION:Kathy’s Power Point Presentation featuring photographs by John Duguay and Sandy Blakeman\, two Ecorse photographers who recorded Ecorse History and the history of Ecorse. Ecorse People Power. Photos of Ecorse people and their contributions to the city. Ecorse\, Downriver and the World. How Ecorse fits into the cosmic scheme of things. Her books include – A Brief History of Ecorse\, Ecorse Along the Detroit River\, Downriver Prohibition\, Downriver Back in the Days\, and Granny Godfroy Grows Up. Her email address will be available if anyone wants to buy them she will either send them an email link or mail them a print copy.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/ecorse-echoes-with-kathy-warnes/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20221019T101722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T142909Z
UID:225102-1678906800-1678914000@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Golden Ridge Cemetery Restoration\, Taylor Michigan with Krysten Lange & The Taylor Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Historical Society Cemetery committee members will present on their current preservation project in Taylor’s Goldenridge Cemetery (AKA Taylor Township Cemetery)\, including their many discoveries\, headstone preservation efforts\, cemetery record revitalization\, and their future plans for Goldenridge\, as well as the other two municipal cemeteries in Taylor. Those attending will have the opportunity to learn more about Taylor’s historic cemeteries and how they can participate in future preservation plans.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/golden-ridge-cemetery-restoration-taylor-michigan-with-krysten-lange-the-taylor-historical-society/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20220921T095741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T222708Z
UID:225082-1676487600-1676494800@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:The Chautauqua Movement: It’s Origins\, Impact & Presence in Michigan with Jim Craft
DESCRIPTION:The Chautauqua Movement began at Lake Chautauqua in western New York in 1874. Initially\, it was a two-week encampment for training Sunday school teachers. Within a few years\, it had evolved into a summer long resort community providing the American Protestant Middle Class with a wholesome option for using the emerging phenomenon of summer vacation. \nEmulating the “mother” Chautauqua in New York\, similar communities spread across the United States. By the 1890s over 100 permanent Chautauquas had been established.  While each Chautauqua was unique\, they were all modeled after the New York Chautauqua and emphasized religion\, education\, recreation and the arts. \nIn addition to the permanent Chautauqua sites\, a traveling version of Chautauqua began in 1904 and lasted until the Great Depression.  While a pale imitation of the original concept\, the “tent” Chautauquas visited thousands of American communities every year for over twenty-five years to bring culture to small communities all across the country. \nInevitably\, the educational and religious themes of Chautauqua led them to play an important role as a forum for discussion of public issues.  In particular\, Chautauqua helped promote the political debates surrounding Progressive Era reforms ranging from women’s suffrage to trust busting to child labor.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/the-chautauqua-movement-its-origins-impact-presence-in-michigan-with-jim-craft/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20220921T095510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T152958Z
UID:225080-1674068400-1674075600@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:How to date your Historic House/Building with Tyler Moll
DESCRIPTION:Architectural historian Tyler Moll will present on techniques to use when trying to figure out how old your house or building is. This includes using stylistic evidence\, deeds\, tax records\, maps\, and many other available resources to try and nail down a date. Attendees will learn all the places to look and how fun and interesting it can be to research a building
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/how-to-date-your-historic-house-building-with-tyler-moll/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160304
CREATED:20220518T211747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T175228Z
UID:225022-1668625200-1668632400@downrivergenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Sears Kit Houses with Andrew & Wendy Mutch
DESCRIPTION:In the early 20th Century\, kit houses were the ultimate “Do It Yourself” project for thousands of homeowners. While Sears Roebuck is the best known of the manufacturers of kit houses\, Michigan was the home for three of the largest kit house companies in the country. Join Andrew and Wendy Mutch\, Sears house owners and kit house researchers\, as they present the fascinating history of kit houses. From first-hand accounts of customers\, you’ll learn how they ordered\, financed and in many cases\, built their own homes. Their presentation will include a photographic tour of kit houses from companies like Sears and Aladdin that still stand in Downriver communities.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/sears-kit-houses-with-andrew-wendy-mutch/
LOCATION:Copeland Center\, 2306 Fourth Street\, Wyandotte\, Michigan\, 48192
CATEGORIES:DRGS membership meetings
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