Housed on the shores of Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, the Grosse Pointe War Memorial serves as a center for enrichment in honor of veterans. The building itself is the former home of the Russell Alger family - a mansion, built in 1910, and donated to the community in honor of World War II veterans in 1949.

The home is designated as a state and national historic site and is used for a variety of programs that focus on dance, art, music, theatre, health and personal enrichment as well as a multitude of children's and youth programs.

The center serves as a living memorial in honor of veterans by offering enrichment programs to residents of all ages

Additionally, The War Memorial creates and hosts special programs to promote patriotism and preserve veteran legacies.

The Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts over 2,000 functions annually and serves an estimated 100,000 individuals. The War Memorial receives no tax-dollar support and is a charitable 501(c)3 organization.