Edition No. 229
Our War Too: Women in Service at The Henry Ford
Making its Midwest traveling debut, Our War Too: Women in Service is a groundbreaking special exhibit honoring the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II.
The exhibit runs from May 25-September 7 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn.
Made up of unique and colorful artifacts from The National WWII Museum's collection, the exhibit explores the efforts, struggles and accomplishments of these servicewomen, the impacts of which extend into the present day.
To learn more about the exhibit, click here.
Memorial Week concludes with Memorial Day
Following An Evening of Red, White & Blue, and Our Community Salutes at The War Memorial, Memorial Week wraps up on May 26 with Memorial Day.
On May 26, the community solemnly gathers at The War Memorial for a poignant moment of remembrance for the courageous souls who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our cherished freedoms. The ceremony also includes musical tributes, remarks of remembrance and honor, and a recitation of the names of Grosse Pointe residents who lost their lives in service to our country.
This year’s keynote speaker is Lt. Col. Stephen Klenke, 127th Wing Base Civil Engineer at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
For more information and to register, click here.
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