February 6, 2014
Early photography in early Detroit: J. Jex Bardwell
Celebrating the life and work of Detroit’s oldest photographer.
February 6, 2014
Celebrating the life and work of Detroit’s oldest photographer.
June 28, 2013
Thomas Palmer’s log cabin is open for visitors this weekend. Plus ice cream and square dancing.
November 26, 2012
Just what it sounds like.
November 20, 2012
Three-hundred years of history. Dozens of places you’ve been meaning to visit. The story of Detroit in person, from Hog Island to Log Cabin Park, Scott’s Folly to the State Fair. And we’re going to the bar.
October 5, 2012
And the log cabin will be open!
July 16, 2012
Upcoming events at Palmer Park and the SkyBar in Capitol Park. Bike rides + Underground Railroad history + horses.
June 11, 2012
“Some of the blamed things have grown until they are as long as your arm, and they wallow about on the bottom like a lot of hogs until the water is ruined in appearance.”
February 20, 2012
Get out your calendar! Here’s where I’ll be in the next couple of weeks.
October 21, 2011
EDIT (as of 10/24/11): Thanks to those of you who joined us for the tour on Saturday! We had a lovely time meeting lots of new people, telling historical tales and reveling in the perfect fall weather. If you are looking for the historical photos of the old Log Cabin that I mentioned, you can find them here.
October 3, 2011
A first for The Night Train: Guided tours of historic Detroit places! Join me!
September 16, 2011
The old Log Cabin at Palmer Park. Why a log cabin? What did it look like inside? Did people really live in it?
February 11, 2011
Palmer Park, Detroit Lives! open-source guidebook, Perfect Laughter creative couples series, ROBOCOP, and more.
June 28, 2010
Here are a few things that really make me happy today.
June 28, 2010
A mystery cannon, friendly wildlife, low-flying miniature aircraft and wide open space in the big city.
June 24, 2010
Palmer Park is on the list of parks slated for closure on July 1.
June 16, 2010
Fort Wayne could be closing. I’m trying to harden my heart. Starting with bike rides.