From our French founding in 1701 through British rule, from America's fight for independence through the great boom of post-Civil War era, and the ups, downs, and all around of this last century, Detroit has filled its cemeteries with the industrial tycoons, labor leaders, political powerhouses, and entertainment legends who built the town. Join Detroit History Tours as we explore the city's historic cemeteries in a respectful, historical, adventure into our past. You'll walk the quiet paths and tree canopied hallows of Detroit's world of the dead. With over thirty cemeteries in Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck, we'll hop aboard our luxury motor coach to traverse the tombstones, mausoleums, grottos, and memorials of two of our most famous. You'll see the final resting place of the men of the Arsenal of Democracy, pay your respects to a Civil Rights icon, and toast the pharmacist inventor of a local favorite with the drink he himself created. Along our travels you may encounter the final resting place of sports stars, music icons, brilliant inventors, captains of industry, and the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who faithfully served our country. All the while, you will explore the architecture, design, landscape choices, and history of the cemeteries. As a special treat for our SVSU VIP's we will visit the iconic Whitney Restaurant, the former mansion of David Whitney Jr. located on Woodward Ave. You'll arrive to be greeted with coffee, cookies, and a private ghost tour of the house turned restaurant. Following the departure of the Whitney family in 1920, the house became the headquarters of the Wayne County Medical Society and functioned as a TB ward for several years. This trip includes guided tour of two Detroit cemeteries, lunch at Traffic Jam & Snug and Whitney ghost tour with refreshments. Ability to walk up to 2 miles on uneven terrain and stand for extended periods of time required for this trip. Comfortable shoes recommended. If you want to know more about Detroit's historic cemeteries before the trip, check out Bailey's class "Historic Cemeteries of Detroit" at SVSU on Wednesday, October 6. See class number 155 for details. You Must Register for this Trip by 12 p.m. on October 4

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