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NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Detroit, MI
Permit No. 1387
Published by the
Grosse Pointe Historical Society
Schwartz Building • 381 Kercheval Ave.
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 884-7010
(313) 884-7699 FAX
e-mail:
GPHistorical@aol.com
Web site:
www.gphistorical.org
Hours
:
Tues. & Wed: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.,
1:30-4 p.m.
Curator
: Suzy Berschback
Administrator:
Linda Johnson
Editor:
Ann Marie Aliotta
Dated Material
Please Expedite
S
tep back in time during the free
Grosse Pointe Encampment: “On
the Shores of Lake St. Clair: 1700-
1820,” Saturday, September 24, from
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday,
September 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. at Neff Park in the City of Grosse
Pointe, 17350 E. Jefferson Avenue.
The Grosse Pointe Historical Society
and the City of Grosse Pointe are co-
sponsoring this interactive portrayal of
frontier life on the Great Lakes. Re-
enactors dressed in period attire offer
authentic depictions of French
voyageurs, Native Americans, British
military personnel traders, and French
and British settlers.
These historic figures will delight chil-
dren and adults alike with tall tales and
a variety of demonstrations including
muzzle loading, cannon fire, and mili-
tary life in the1700s.
Guests are invited to browse and buy quality wares at the Encampment’s “Sutlers” Tent or select from a variety of
Grosse Pointe historical books, videotapes, and other informative videos.
“This is a chance for the citizens of this area to learn about the early settlements and how our ancestors lived among
the natives and survived in a harsh, unforgiving environment,” said Dale Canapini, co-chair of the event.
For additional information, call Encampment Co-Chair Debbie Graffius, (313) 882-4062, or the Grosse Pointe Historical
Society,(313) 884-7010, or visit the website at www.gphistorical.org.
Grosse Pointe Encampment:
On the Shores of Lake St. Clair, 1700-1820
September 24 and 25
Neff Park, City of Grosse Pointe