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Grosse Pointe Historical Society
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Second Saturdays
  • On the Second Saturday of each month, you are invited to drop in between 1 and 4pm at 376 Kercheval to tour the 1823 Provencal-Weir house. The tour is free of charge but donations are appreciated. Weekday tours are available and require at least 48 hours notice.

  • Be sure to visit La Belle's Country Store. The Grosse Pointe Historical Society's Country Store is located in the Provencal-Weir House at 376 Kercheval in Grosse Pointe Farms. The shop is open Second Saturdays from 1 - 4pm and by appointment. Call 313-884-7010 for more information.

  • Detroit Museum Adventure Pass Holders are welcome and admitted between 1-4pm on these dates: June 9th, July 14th and August 11th and any other 2nd Saturday of the year.

2012 Calendar
Izzy's Second Saturdays

All Saturday events will take place from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Provencal-Weir House, 376 Kercheval. (Please note that some events are not on the Second Saturdays and dates are subject to change.) Refreshments will be served. Cost is $15.00 per session for members, $20.00 for non-members. Reservations must be made by the Thursday before each event. Ask for Izzy at 313-884-7010


January 14, 2012 - Make you very own Snowman Kit using Fimo Soft Polymer Clay. We’ll make black coal eyes, an orange carrot nose, a brown pipe, small black circles for a mouth and three large colored buttons. We’ll finish with a felt scarf for the perfect custom made snowman! Ages 8+

February 11, 2012 - Bake Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies for the Valentine season and learn about the history of Valentine’s Day. Ages 7+

March 10, 2012 - Hand Sew and Stuff your very own Polar Bear made out of white felt. Children must have a basic knowledge of stitching. Ages 8+

April 12, 2012 - Come and greet spring by making Floral Homemade Soaps. This “melt and pour” goat’s milk soap is creamy and there will be different colors and scents to add. Ages 8+

May 12, 2012 - Paint your very own beautiful Bird House to hang in your own back yard! Ages 7+