Learn classic portrait techniques by creating a “master copy” inspired by John Singer Sargent’s Study of an Egyptian Girl. Explore color, tone, and form as you study one of the 19th century’s greatest painters and his journey through Egypt.
The AC-119 gunships saw battle during the Vietnam War, and this is your chance to learn more about the crews that flew them, and the aircraft itself. Barry Levine, author and avid historian, joins us to share his knowledge on these magnificent converted cargo planes.
How does your family celebrate the holidays?
What traditions related to your religion, ethnicity, or culture make this time of year so special?
Students in grades 1–5 from the Grosse Pointe Public School System and Harper Woods School District are invited to share their holiday traditions through art and writing in the Merry Memories Art & Essay Contest!
The line is one of the seven elements of art. For this workshop, Saveria Giovinazzo has developed a curriculum focused on exploring the use of lines in creating designs and balanced compositions.
Raise a glass and savor an evening of Italian elegance at the War Memorial’s Prosecco, Pasta, and Puccini. Join the Detroit Opera Resident Artists for a sparkling program of Puccini’s most beloved arias, duets, and ensembles from the romance of La rondine and the passion of Tosca to the heart stopping beauty of La bohème and Turandot.
Join us for Second Saturdays at The War Memorial—monthly themed events filled with crafts, activities, games, an onstage performance, and more family-friendly fun!
Join us at The War Memorial’s Silent Book Club! Bring your current read—no assigned books, no pressure. Settle in, find a cozy spot, and enjoy an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading. We’ll kick off with a quick chat to get comfortable, then dive into our books.
Perfect for introverts, book lovers, and anyone looking to unwind.
All are welcome!
The War Memorial’s Historic Tour offers an intimate journey through the elegant Alger House — a home steeped in nearly a century of stories.
We wish to welcome you to Candlelight: The Wizard of Oz - A Classical Concert in Detroit! This enchanting live music experience, brought to you by Warner Bros. and Candlelight, promises nostalgia, wonder, and a touch of magic as we relive the greatest songs from the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz.
Experience Detroit’s music scene in a whole new way with Night Cap—an intimate concert series inspired by the spirit of Tiny Desk. Hosted inside the War Memorial’s historic Alger House Library & Reception Room—once the very space where the Alger family welcomed their most distinguished guests—this evening feels like stepping back in time and being personally invited to one of their premier soirées.
The War Memorial’s Historic Tour offers an intimate journey through the elegant Alger House — a home steeped in nearly a century of stories.
Experience the historic Alger House at its very best, festively decorated for the holiday season when you join us for our newest event, the Merry & Bright Holiday Dinner Party.
Join us for Second Saturdays at The War Memorial—monthly themed events filled with crafts, activities, games, an onstage performance, and more family-friendly fun!
Get ready for a night of fast hands, sharp minds, and friendly competition! At Puzzle Palooza, teams of 2, 4—or even the whole family—will race the clock and each other in a timed puzzle showdown for prizes and bragging rights inside the historic War Memorial mansion.
Join us for Second Saturdays at The War Memorial—monthly themed events filled with crafts, activities, games, an onstage performance, and more family-friendly fun!
Join us for Second Saturdays at The War Memorial—monthly themed events filled with crafts, activities, games, an onstage performance, and more family-friendly fun!
