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Published by the

Grosse Pointe Historical Society

381 Kercheval Avenue

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

(313) 884-7010

(313) 884-7699 FAX

e-mail:

admin@gphistorical.org

Web site:

www.gphistorical.org

Hours

Tues. & Wed: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 1:30-4 p.m.

Dated Material

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The purpose of the

Grosse Pointe Historical Society

is to preserve and promote

the history of the

Grosse Pointe Community.

Spring/Summer Second Saturdays

Drop in for our open-house tours of the 1823 Provencal-Weir House and enjoy these activities from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the Alice Kales Hartwick Foundation

Mother’s Day Tea (event on Saturday)

May 9, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Our annual May tea party. Guests will don their favorite hat and learn more about the history and tradition of

afternoon tea while enjoying a selection of teas and light refreshments. Don’t have a hat? Hostess Cyndee

Harrison’s vintage collection will be available! Enjoy Maypole dancing on the lawn, weather permitting.

Walking Tour

June 13, Tour begins at 2:00 p.m.

Take a guided walking tour of the neighborhood around the Grosse Pointe Historical Society’s Provencal-Weir

House. The tour, led by St. Clair Shores City Assessor Scott Vandemergel, will last one–two hours. Points of interest

include 301 Lakeshore Pumping Station, Moross Road, John Wynne House, Tonnancour, Windemere Place, and

Provencal Road. The walk will be approximately one mile.

The History and Preservation of Lake St. Clair

July 11, 1–4:00 p.m.

Genot Picor and a lecturer from the Clinton Watershed Conservancy will inform

participants of the Lake Conservation Program’s efforts to keep Lake St. Clair

healthy and alive for everyone to enjoy. There will be activities for children. Light

refreshments will be served.

Stay tuned!

The GPHS is in the process of creating a

summer camp for children ages 7-8 and 9-10.

The camp will offer activities including arts

and crafts, music, cooking and other popular

activities of yesterday. Details to follow.