History Lecture Series- Pontiac's Transportation Legacy

The City of Pontiac, Michigan has a very broad history in wheeled vehicles which spans from carriages to cars, motorized bikes to 18-wheelers, and virtually everything in between! Most people remember Pontiac Division of GM, but GMC Division was headquartered in Pontia......More

The City of Pontiac, Michigan has a very broad history in wheeled vehicles which spans from carriages to cars, motorized bikes to 18-wheelers, and virtually everything in between! Most people remember Pontiac Division of GM, but GMC Division was headquartered in Pontiac for 80 years as well. This lecture will discuss elements of that industrial, technical, and social history. Join us as we welcome a member of the Pontiac Transportation Museum for this free program at the Alexander Blue House. No registration required. https://livonia.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=4069

Greenmead Historical Park > Alexander Blue House - 20501 Newburgh Road Livonia MI 48154

Milk Mustache Bash

Get ready for a dairy good time as we celebrate National Milk Day! This moo-velous party will include three dairy-inspired courses and bottomless milk. Advance registration is required for $40/resident, $45/non-resident at LivoniaParks.org. This program is best for ages......More

Get ready for a dairy good time as we celebrate National Milk Day! This moo-velous party will include three dairy-inspired courses and bottomless milk. Advance registration is required for $40/resident, $45/non-resident at LivoniaParks.org. This program is best for ages 10 and older. https://livonia.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=4077

Greenmead Historical Park > Alexander Blue House - 20501 Newburgh Road Livonia MI 48154

History Lecture Series- Spirit of Detroit: Architecture, Urbanism, and Imagination

What is the "Spirit of Detroit" and how do we see it in the structures, sculptures and public spaces of the city? Join art/architectural historian Deborah Lubera Kawsky for a visual tour of Detroit's urbanistic and architectural history, from its beginnings as a frontie......More

What is the "Spirit of Detroit" and how do we see it in the structures, sculptures and public spaces of the city? Join art/architectural historian Deborah Lubera Kawsky for a visual tour of Detroit's urbanistic and architectural history, from its beginnings as a frontier metropolis through its hey dey in the midcentury period to its recent revival. Discussion will focus on historic structures like the basilica of St. Anne, Michigan Central, the Guardian Building, Hudson's, and the Ren Cen as exemplars both of the city's historic past and of its bright future. This is a free program at the Alexander Blue House, no registration required. https://livonia.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=4070

Greenmead Historical Park > Alexander Blue House - 20501 Newburgh Road Livonia MI 48154

History Lecture Series- Detroit Public Library

For the last century, the Detroit Public Library has ranked as one of the most beautiful buildings in Detroit—an important landmark as well as a significant monument serving generations of Detroiters. The design of the Detroit Public Library was Cass Gilbert's vision fo......More

For the last century, the Detroit Public Library has ranked as one of the most beautiful buildings in Detroit—an important landmark as well as a significant monument serving generations of Detroiters. The design of the Detroit Public Library was Cass Gilbert's vision for Detroit's Early Italian Renaissance-style library. We will learn about the contributions of local and national artists such as Mary Chase Perry Stratton, Gari Melchers, and John Stephens Coppin, and view photographs of the rooms they have decorated with murals, mosaics, painted windows, bronze works, architectural elements, and ornamentation from author Barbara Cohn. Join us at the Alexander Blue House for this free program. No registration required. https://livonia.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=4071

Greenmead Historical Park > Alexander Blue House - 20501 Newburgh Road Livonia MI 48154

Garden Lecture Series- The Buzzzzz on Pollinators

Michigan has more than 400 native bees, as well as butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, flies, and beetles that pollinate our plants. Let’s choose plants for our garden to help our pollinators! Join Carol Brodbeck at the Alexander Blue House for this free program. No regis......More

Michigan has more than 400 native bees, as well as butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, flies, and beetles that pollinate our plants. Let’s choose plants for our garden to help our pollinators! Join Carol Brodbeck at the Alexander Blue House for this free program. No registration required. https://livonia.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=4074

Greenmead Historical Park > Alexander Blue House - 20501 Newburgh Road Livonia MI 48154

History Lecture Series- The History of Troy

Come learn how Troy changed from pioneer settlement to farming community to the City of Tomorrow, Today from a member of the Troy Historic Village. This is a free program at the Alexander Blue House, no registration required. https://livonia.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=4072

Greenmead Historical Park > Alexander Blue House - 20501 Newburgh Road Livonia MI 48154

Garden Lecture Series- Propagating Plants

Gardeners can easily create new plants from their existing plants using basic techniques like cuttings, layering, and dividing perennials. Join us as we welcome Carol Brodbeck to the Alexander Blue House for this free program. No registration required. https://livonia.......More

Gardeners can easily create new plants from their existing plants using basic techniques like cuttings, layering, and dividing perennials. Join us as we welcome Carol Brodbeck to the Alexander Blue House for this free program. No registration required. https://livonia.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=4075

Greenmead Historical Park > Alexander Blue House - 20501 Newburgh Road Livonia MI 48154

Garden Lecture Series- Tender Geophytes

Geophytes are plants typically with underground storage organs, where the plants hold energy and water. We’ll learn about soil conditions, care, how to identify, and how to store. Come join Carol Brodbeck for this final program in her series at the Alexander Blue House.......More

Geophytes are plants typically with underground storage organs, where the plants hold energy and water. We’ll learn about soil conditions, care, how to identify, and how to store. Come join Carol Brodbeck for this final program in her series at the Alexander Blue House. This is a free program, no registration required. https://livonia.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=4076

Greenmead Historical Park > Alexander Blue House - 20501 Newburgh Road Livonia MI 48154