Windmill Point
Grosse Pointe Historical Society
Local History Brought to Life!
Provencal - Weir House, c. 1823
Society Headquarters and Museum House

Second Saturday Pastimes

On the Second Saturday of each month, during the Grosse Pointe Historical Society's open-house tours you are invited to drop in at 376 Kercheval to the 1823 Provencal-Weir house. Sponsored by the Alice Kales Hartwick Foundation. The activities and the tour are usually free of charge but donations are suggested.

    2011 Calendar

    Free tours of the Provencal-Weir House will be offered every Second Saturday between 1 and 4 pm. Please call (313) 884-7010 for more information or to make event reservations. 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. Closed July and August. Call 313-884-7010 for more information.

    Izzy's Second Saturdays, 2011 - 2012

    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

    October 22, 2011 - Make Bat-O’-Lanterns, Frank-O’-Lanterns and host-O’-Lanterns using small pumpkins, paint and craft foam. Turn these small jack-O’-Lanterns into a spooky fun Halloween scene. Ages 7+

    November 12, 2011 -Decorate 4 Napkin Rings made with mini wreaths adorned with hand designed leaves for your Thanksgiving dinner table. Ages 8+

    December 10, 2011 - Come and hammer Candy Canes in a zip lock bag, melt White Chocolate and pour them into Christmas molds. These homemade delights will be enjoyed by the entire family during the holiday season. Ages 6+

    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+


Provencal-Weir House, c.1823
376 Kercheval Avenue
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
48236-3085

Open
Second Saturday of each month - 1 to 4 p.m.
Closed July and August
Group tours by appointment