Officers
Stuart W. Grigg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President
Patti Schollenberger . . . . . . .Vice President-Administration
Herman Mozer . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President-Preservation
Richard Strowger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Denis Bouchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Treasurer
Danielle DeFauw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary
Board of Trustees
Carolyn Candler
Elizabeth Canzano
James Conway
Amy DeWys-VanHecke
Valerie Dodenhoff
Douglas Dossin
Debbie Graffius
Kiki Herfert
James Hinkins
Maud Lyon
Josephine (Jo) Malecek
William Penoyar, Jr.
Sara Malcomson Ralph
Ann Rock
Rick Ruffner
Mary Lighton Shafer
Claudia Shannon
Michael W. Skinner
Paul J. Sloan
Elizabeth (Penny) Soby
Molly Valade
Rob Wood
Khristi Zimmeth
Gail Zmyslowski
The Grosse Pointe Historical Society Headquarters,
Provencal-Weir House, c. 1823, 376 Kercheval Ave.,
is open the second Saturday of each month, 1:00-
4:00 p.m., during special events, and by appoint-
ment. The Resource Center, 381 Kercheval Ave.,
is open Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-12:30
p.m. and 1:30-4:00 p.m. Phone: (313) 884-7010
Honorary Board
Chip Berschback
Patricia R. Colett
Michael Farley
Lisa Mower Gandelot
Nancy Griffin
Ronald C. Lamparter
Russell H. Peebles
Robert J. Petz, Jr.
Thomas E. Singelyn, DDS
Gail R. Stroh-Marentette
Curator
Suzy Berschback
Administrator
Linda Johnson
Parliamentarian
Andrea Weyhing
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Editor
Ann Marie Aliotta
Curator Emeritus
Jean Dodenhoff
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Life on a Ribbon Farm
Monday, July 16: Picnic Foods and Lawn Games
Make checkerboard sandwiches and butterfly cookies,
then enjoy an outdoor picnic, bug catching and the
old-fashioned lawn games and crafts.
Tuesday, July 17: Habitant Fun and Games
Explore Grosse Pointe’s early French roots and make
delicious French crepes and apple cider. Have a scavenger
hunt and learn about the French Provencal family.
Wednesday, July 18: Early American Theatrics
Explore the lives of early American boys and girls
through theatrical escapades! Plenty of opportunities to
hone your acting skills, learn about props, and stage
directions. Bring a shoebox to make your own set.
Thursday, July 19: Good Ol’ Summertime Picnic
Make your own chicken, a salad, potatoes and cakes.
While supper is in the oven we will pot our own herbs to
take home and start your own garden.
The fee is $120.00 per child for the four-day program.
Please register in advance by sending a check to the
Grosse Pointe Historical Society, 381 Kercheval Avenue,
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. Please note your phone
number and your child’s name and age.
For more information, please call the Society at (313)
884-7010 or visit the website at www.gphistorical.org.
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This issue of
the Moorings
was supported in part by
The Private Bank
of Grosse Pointe
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