  Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 1918 Registered: 10-2003 |
The Macomb Cultural Center kicks off a 4-month series of programs and exhibits under the title Legacy of Service and Courage: The World War II Generation on February 17. Among the many offerings are some programs that relate to Michigan and Detroit history, including the Joe Louis-Max Schmeling fight, the Arsenal of Democracy: How Detroit Won WWII, the Detroit Tigers World Series Win in 1945, Selfridge Airfield, the gliders made by Ford and used to carry paratroopers into battle, and the Packard Proving Grounds and its role in WWII. Looks like a wonderful tribute to our veterans and a real learning experience to be had!! Most events are free; registration required. Check here for a list of events: http://www.macombculturalcente r.com/events.htm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 1582 Registered: 11-2003 |
I am hopeful to attend the program on March 17, when an expert will evaluate WWII memorabilia. I have an authentic Nazi banner,about 6 feet in length,red and white with the black swastika, which a veteran friend of mine took from a Munich flagpole at the end of the conflict and which is in perfect condition. I am curious as to its monetary value, although it is destined for the Yankee Air Force Museum. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2014 Registered: 10-2003 |
I attended today's program called From Ballpark to Battlefield…and Back, presented by baseball historian and author William M. Anderson. All about professional baseball and how WWII impacted the game and the teams, with an emphasis on the Detroit Tigers. Lots of photos! Very informative! Afterwards we looked at the exhibit and found it to be very well put together, covering a broad spectrum of subjects relating to World War II. If you have the time and the inclination to attend a program and see the exhibit, you won't be disappointed. If you know any WWII veterans, please share this with them. It will be time well spent!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kenp Member Username: Kenp Post Number: 237 Registered: 03-2006 |
Thanks for the info Kathleen. Do you have any info on the The 2005 documentary "Detroit: Ruin of a City" that was to be shown sometime in Jan but postponed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56packman Member Username: 56packman Post Number: 1064 Registered: 12-2005 |
Kathleen, I'll have to see that exhibit. There will be a touch of irony whilst seeing it, so many of the companies that contributed so much to defeating the Axis forces are either gone or in grave danger at the moment. WWII is becoming as distant to new generations as the Crimean war or the Civil war--we grew up being raised by veterans of WWII. They truly were a great generation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2016 Registered: 10-2003 |
Kenp, My contact at the museum told me last week that they are still working on rescheduling the "Detroit: Ruin of a City" program. I will post the info when a date is confirmed. 56packman, There is a section of the exhibit on The Arsenal of Democracy, the Big 3 contributions to the war effort, the Willow Run Bomber Plant, the Packard Proving Grounds. Succinct presentation, but very informative!! (Message edited by Kathleen on March 03, 2007) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kenp Member Username: Kenp Post Number: 238 Registered: 03-2006 |
Thanks Kathleen, your one of the best sources of info on this site and its appreciated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mikem Member Username: Mikem Post Number: 3143 Registered: 10-2003 |
Using this source: http://www.heritageresearch.co m/War%20Facilities3.html#MI I added addresses to come up with this list of war production industries in Detroit, including Hamtramck and Highland Park:
I make no guarantees about the accuracy of the list. There were many typos in the original source, and the addresses I used were from the year 1940 - several companies may have built new plants in other locations strictly for the war production contract. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mcp001 Member Username: Mcp001 Post Number: 2448 Registered: 11-2003 |
I had a chance to check it out yesterday. Aside from the putz who was arguing with the speaker yesterday about the minutia of the Tigers lineup in WWII, I found the speaker interesting, even though I'm not much of a sports fan (I brought some friends in tow yesterday, and that was the first thing that they wanted to see). The people at Macomb could've made the lecture a bit more bearable though by turning the heat up to at least 60. I was actually impressed with the amount of material that they had on display, to say nothing about the fact that they will be having rotating exhibits throughout May. I'll definitely be stopping back to see the Patton re-enactor and the flyover. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2024 Registered: 10-2003 |
Agreed, Mcp001. The topic of WWII and how it affected major league baseball in general, with a focus on the Detroit Tigers, I thought was most interesting!! With all the local tie-ins, there is some Detroit history to be learned, as well as general WWII history. True, it was too cold in the room!! And that one guy who argued with Dr. Anderson...he wasn't even right!! I will be promoting this exhibit and the programs to all my friends and family!! This truly is something not to be missed. (Message edited by Kathleen on March 04, 2007) |
