Genesee County Historical Society Programs

February

History of American Cemeteries/Orientation for the 2010 First Annual Glenwood Cemetery Tour

Date: tentatively set for Saturday, February 27th at 2pm (subject to change - should know by Friday)

Location: University of Michigan Flint (room # to be announced)

Presenters: David White, Janet Haley (Professor of Theater at UofM-Flint), Peter Lemelin and Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch (Professor of History at UofM-Flint)

Coordinator: Michael Freeman, David White, and Janet Haley from the University of Michigan Flint Theater Department.

March

1. “A Rose is Not a Rose” – Women of the Civil War
Date: March 23, 2010 7:00pm
Presenter – Judith Coebly
Durant Dort Office Building – 316 West Water Street, Flint, MI
Coordinator: Michael Freeman

2. Glenwood Restoration Partnership Kick-Off

Date: Saturday, March 27th (2:00-3:30 pm)
316 Water Street, Flint, MI

“Learn about the evolving role of rural cemeteries in American society, historic Glenwood Cemetery, the unique community-university Glenwood Restoration Partnership, and how to get involved! Goals of this partnership are to raise awareness for one of Flint’s often-overlooked treasures, develop historical biographies an profiles of Glenwood “residents,” produce a Fall 2010 collaborative theatrical production in Glenwood Cemetery, and support cemetery restoration efforts. Hear from Genesee County Historical Society V.P Michael Freeman, Glenwood Sexton Peter Lemelin, UM-Flint Theatre Professor Janet Haley and UM-Flint History Professor Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch. Join us in a discussion on the importance of place within communities, your connection to paces within the Flint geography, and your ideas for the celebrating Flint history through the theatrical production.”

History of American Cemeteries/Orientation for the 2010 First Annual Glenwood Cemetery Tour
Location: Durant Dort Office Building
Date: March 27 (2:00-3:30 pm)
Presenters: Janet Haley (Professor of Theater at UofM-Flint), Peter Lemelin and Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch (Professor of History at UofM-Flint)
Coordinator: Michael Freeman and Janet Haley from the University of Michigan Flint Theater Department.

April

Naturalist Endeavors

Randy Baker
3778 Marathon Road
Columbiaville, MI 48421
810-793-2140
Naturalistendev@hotmail.com
www.naturalistendeavors.com
”Michigan's Native American” by Randy Baker
The history of how the Native Americans lived in Michigan is the emphasis of the program. We focus on how the local resources were utilized by the Native Americans in Michigan. Medicinal plants, plants used for food, how stone tools, and bone tools  were made and used are just a few of the topics covered during the program. Myths, hunting techniques, cooking methods, methods of preserving food and how their lives changed over time are also covered during the program. A wide variety of tools, Native American foods, and other artifacts are utilized to bring a better understanding of what life was like hundreds and even thousands of years ago. How Michigan's first inhabitants impact our lives as Americans today is also emphasized during the program. Program length one hour and best suited for ages 3rd grade through adult. Program is well suited for school and organizations interested in history and cultures.

May

Heritage Day Dinner
Need to determine a project leader and organizer.

September

History of Hotels and Hostels in Genesee County
Date: To be determined
Presenter – David White
Location – Durant Hotel
Coordinator: Michael Freeman/David White

October

1st Annual Glenwood Cemetery Tour
Dates: September 25 and 26, October 2 and 3
Location: Glenwood Cemetery
Times: To be announced
Coordinator: Michael Freeman, David White, Janet Haley (Professor of Theater at UofM-Flint), Peter Lemelin and Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch (Professor of History at UofM-Flint)