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100-year-old among World War II veterans to attend dedication ceremony
Born in 1923 in Tennessee, Newby is a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942-1946. He is expected to attend the May 25 dedication ceremony for Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge at The War Memorial. Newby is one of six World War II veterans set to attend the ceremony.
U.S. Army Herald Trumpets to play for significant War Memorial ceremony
The Herald Trumpets will perform live May 25 at The War Memorial at a dedication ceremony for Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge. The ensemble is comprised of 14 trumpeters, three drummers, a conductor and announcer. The full 19-member group will play at The War Memorial.
A conversation about Les Braves II with renowned French artist
In 2019, Anilore Banon was commissioned by The War Memorial to sculpt Les Braves II. The 50-foot-wide and 25-foot-tall art piece is the first of its kind in North America, similar to the original Les Braves in Normandy, France — located on Omaha Beach.
Memorial Week celebrations planned at The War Memorial
Memorial Week 2023 at The War Memorial features the culmination of two significant developments made on our historic campus - the Fred. M. Alger Center and Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge.
Board vice chair impressed with transformation of The War Memorial
In thinking about the newest development at The War Memorial – Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge - War Memorial Board of Directors Vice Chair Alicia Nicholson believes it will bring people from all over Michigan, the country, and potentially, from around the world.
On D-Day anniversary, nonprofit group to hold fundraiser at The War Memorial
The June fundraiser for Guardian Angels is the ninth annual and has the theme “celebrate Michigan’s military.” This will be the first time the fundraiser, typically in the fall, will be held at The War Memorial.
Grief support held at The War Memorial in response to school shooting
The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods, in partnership with The War Memorial, local therapists, Grosse Pointe Public School System, and the Grosse Pointe Public Library offered drop-in grief support.
The War Memorial partners with local church for packaging effort
Grosse Pointe Memorial Church is hosting a packaging event with Kids Coalition Against Hunger on March 18 at The War Memorial. Sign up to volunteer now!
Grosse Pointe Schools team up with War Memorial for learning program
Students from the Grosse Pointe Community Campus are participating in a work-based learning program at The War Memorial. The program provides students pre-vocational training opportunities to obtain work and social skills.
Board director part of two teams involved in developing new Alger Center
Chesterton has been on The War Memorial Association Board of Directors for about seven years. She is also a partner at Rossetti, a Detroit architecture firm, and the director of urban planning.
Maria Miller appointed interim president and CEO of The War Memorial
Maria Miller, chief financial officer of The War Memorial, has been appointed interim president and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2023.
New three-concert recital series featuring Detroit Opera’s Resident Artists to launch Jan. 19 at The War Memorial
The War Memorial partners with Detroit Opera to present a recital series featuring members of its Resident Artist Program.
A new beginning: Introducing the Fred M. Alger Center
The 25,000 square foot facility with sweeping views features a full restoration of the 1961 crystal ballroom, and a new Colonnade entrance.
Welcoming back the Dave Bennett Winter Jazz Brunch Series
Dave Bennett, Sean Dobbins and Cliff Monear return to The War Memorial this winter for the Dave Bennett Winter Jazz Brunch Series.
Detroit Free Press names The War Memorial a winner of the Michigan Top Workplaces 2022 Award
The War Memorial named a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.
Holiday preview: Seasonal activities for all ages planned at The War Memorial
Several events, along with holiday classes, are set for November and December at the historic Alger House in Grosse Pointe Farms and the newly opened Fred M. Alger Center.
The War Memorial gears up for the return of Veterans Day Breakfast
The return of our annual Veterans Day Breakfast will include the presentation of thank-you notes handmade by local students, an uplifting service song medley, keynote remarks, and a gourmet breakfast. The War Memorial is pleased to offer a space for local service-members to experience camaraderie over a meal together.
Paxton’s passion for food evident as new kitchen opens at the Alger Center
As the new kitchen opens at the Alger Center, Executive Chef Joe Paxton can’t help but feel a bit geeked about it.
Scholar Series at The War Memorial kicks off Oct. 10
The series features a pair of professors – David Dulio and Peter Trumbore – from Oakland University in Rochester who will be speaking from the library at the historic Alger House in Grosse Pointe Farms.
War Memorial board member recognized as Distinguished Eagle Scout
During the Sept. 20 On My Honor Gala at the Troy Marriott hotel, War Memorial Association Board of Directors member Rolf Mammen was presented with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award by The Boy Scouts of America Michigan Crossroads Council.