Civil War Era - Michigan Military Academy Walk

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Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, 10 a.m.
St. Mary’s Banquet Center - 3535 Indian Trail, Orchard Lake
Brunch included - $15, $10 to GWBHS members
Reservations by Oct. 19 to Carole, 313.929.3543

242Civil War era history will be highlighted with a guided stroll around the former 1878-1908 Michigan Military Academy (MMA) on the grounds of the
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s campus. During the brief 30-year life of the school it was deemed the "West Point of the West."

Dave Finney, nationally recognized Civil War authority, will give a presentation on Union General Copeland whose home, known as "the castle", later was part of the MMA.

Keego Harbor

Orchard Lake

Sylvan Lake

West Bloomfield

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