2012 Spring - Volume 29 No.1 - Grosse Pointe Historical Society

Children of theAmerican RevolutionHost John Paul Jones,George Washingtonat the Provencal-WeirHouseThe National Society of theChildren of the American Revolution’sJohn PaulJones Societyis sponsoredby theLouisaSt. ClairChapter ofthe NationalSocietyof theDaughters ofDavid Cowen dresses up asGeorge Washington hiscostume was complimentsof the Grosse Pointe Theatre.the AmericanRevolution.(DAR). Thissociety is opento any child(from birth to 21 years of age) who is alineal descendant of an AmericanRevolution patriot, or someone whoaided in the cause of the patriots.JPJ meets five times a year and thisyear held their 2011 Christmas meeting atthe Provencal-Weir House on December17. The program, T’was the Night BeforeChristmas, lead by Izzy Donnelly, includeda tour the PWH c. 1823 and then the logcabin c. 1840. Elizabeth Findeis, SeniortheMooringsPublished by theGrosse Pointe Historical Society381 Kercheval AvenueGrosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236(313) 884-7010(313) 884-7699 FAXe-mail: admin@gphistorical.orgWeb site: www.gphistorical.orgHours: Tues. & Wed: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 1:30-4 p.m.President of JPJ provided a beautiful lunchand afterwards the beloved Christmasstory was read to the children.JPJ also had their George WashingtonBirthday party at the PWH on Feb.18. David Cowen, a professional actor,recreated the young 27 year-old Georgefor the children. David presented GeorgeWashington’s early years including how hesurveyed the great western wilderness as aGeneral of the Continental Army. Heexplained how he became the firstPresident of the United States and whyhe chose not to become a King. Followinga lunch served by Elizabeth, she broughta birthday cake celebrating the youngGeorge Washington’s 280th birthday.Non Profit OrgU.S. PostagePAIDDetroit, MIPermit No. 1387Children of the American Revolution come for ameeting and lunch in December at the PWH.Dr. Frank Bicknell Lectures2011-2012REMEMBERING HUDSON’SMay 16, 2012 7:30 p.mEdsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe ShoresMike Hauser, Marketing Manager at the Detroit Opera House, presents a programrelating to his latest book, Remembering Hudson’s: The Grand Dame of DetroitRetailing, co-authored with Marianne Weldon. In this book Hauser and Weldonpresent the idea that “The J. L. Hudson Company redefined the way people in our areashopped and enjoyed leisure time. Many in Metro Detroit share memories of greattimes spent shopping and enjoying spectacular events sponsored by Hudson’s. A solidand lofty icon built by businesspeople who believed in their passion, Hudson’s definedDetroit’s downtown, creating trends and traditions in consumer culture that still resonatenationwide.”Additionally, it should be noted that company founder, Joseph L. Hudson was Eleanor ClayFord’s uncle and Eleanor and Edsel Ford were married in his home on November 1, 1916.Enjoy dinner in the Cotswold Café prior to this lecture. Reservations encouraged, 313-884-4222.