Exit, Enter, Commit: Emigration, Immigration, and Naturalization with Thomas Koselka
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Copeland Center, 2306 Fourth Street, Wyandotte, Michigan, 48192
Exit, Enter, Commit: Emigration, Immigration, and Naturalization explores the historical movement of people from Europe to North America, examining emigration records from European departure points, immigration documentation at U.S. and Canadian ports of entry, and the evolving U.S. naturalization process. The presentation reveals how citizenship requirements have evolved and highlights surprising historical facts, such as specific conditions that could result in women losing their American citizenship status.

Connecting the Points on your Family Map with Derek J Blount
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00
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?”

DRGS Annual Potluck Dinner
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:00
Dinner will be at 6:00 pm, Program and meeting will follow at 7:00 pm.
Doors open at 5:30 pm

Holocaust with David Thacker & Traci Hopper
2026-06-17 19:00 - 21:00
Program description to follow.

Oakwood Cemetery with Mary-Johna Wein
2026-10-21 19:00 - 21:00
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 time.
