Preservation Detroit October Historic Cemetery Walking Tours

Featuring a different cemetery each week: Mt. Elliott, Woodmere, Woodlawn and Elmwood!
Ticket Prices:
$15 Members, advance purchase only
$20 Non-members, advance purchase only

Learn about the famous Detroiters who are buried in our city’s cemeteries. From J. L. Hudson to Edsel Ford, you’ll learn the stories behind the famous [[and infamous) buried within Detroit’s cemeteries. Marvel at the historic architecture of the mausoleums and headstones. Walk-up tickets NOT be available for these tours. You must purchase your tickets online.

Mt. Elliott Cemetery Tour | 1701 Mt. Elliot, 48207 | October 4th @2pm
Woodmere Cemetery Tour | 9400 W Fort St, 48209 | October 11th @2pm
Woodlawn Cemetery Tour | 19975 Woodward Ave, 48203 | October 18th @2pm
Elmwood Cemetery Tour | 1200 Elmwood St, 48207 | October 25th @2pm

More info and online registration at:
http://preservationdetroit.org/2014/...tours-oct2014/

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October 11,2014 @ 10:00 am – Yamasaki in the Cultural Center Walking Tour

Detroit-based architect Minoru Yamasaki enjoyed an international reputation for his architectural vision. Locally he designed office buildings, houses of worships, educational institutions, and residences. His local legacy includes five buildings located in Detroit’s Cultural Center. Learn more about Yamasaki and those buildings as well as his architectural contributions to Detroit and the world. Meet at the Josephine Ford Sculpture Garden, located at John R and Kirby behind the DIA, on the College for Creative Studies campus. Purchase tickets here!
Ticket Prices:
$8 Members, advance purchase only
$12 Non-members, advance purchase only
$15 all walk-ups, cash only

More info and online registration: http://preservationdetroit.org/tours/special-tours/