Greenmead Gift Shop Reopens as Delia's Treasures

Delia Jane Cranson was born in 1835. Her father built the Greenmead Historical Park gift shop as a house in the 1830s and expanded it to the current size in 1850, where Delia lived as one of six children until she passed in 1870. In honor of one of our oldest lifelong residents, we’ve rebranded the Hinbern Gift Shop to now be known as Delia’s Treasures.

We continue to offer a unique shopping experience with a variety of gifts you won’t be able to easily find elsewhere. Visit Livonia.gov/1911 to get a glimpse of the shop and learn how you can swing by Greenmead Historical Park to shop for that next special occasion.

Get Close Up with Cold-Blooded Creatures March 26

Take an up-close look at Michigan's most interesting reptiles and amphibians (collectively known as herps) from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Greenmead Historical Park.

This event will get hands on with activities and discussions about habitats, populations, diets and survival skills. Students will also get to meet some reptiles and amphibians. Pre-register here.

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Youth Scholarships Available for Upcoming Spring Programs

Did you know there are scholarships available for Livonia youth (ages 17 and younger) to help them participate in Livonia Parks and Recreation programs? Thanks to funding by St. Mary Mercy Livonia through the Healthy Livonia initiative, up to $300 per child may be available to you per year. If eligible, it would cover 85% of a program fee where the family would only have to pay for 15% of the fee out of pocket.

The annual program is first come, first serve as funds remain. Eligibility is based on qualification for a federally funded school lunch program. Visit LivoniaParks.org for details or to apply.

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Greenmead Needs Your Votes to Win Knope Award from National Contest

Greenmead Historical Park has been nominated as one of Best Historical and Cultural Places in Local Government through Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).

Greenmead has a long history dating back into the 1800s and family events all year round. Also known as the Knope Award, winning the national award outright comes with a challenge. Out of more than 60 entries, we made the 32-location field that has transformed into a playoff bracket! Here’s some early March Madness for you.

#VoteGreenmead by Friday and help us help us move on to the next round. We’re the only Michigan location to advance into the bracket and we’re up against a New Jersey memorial in the first round. Vote for all 16 match-ups, but make sure we advance in match-up #14!

Two Weeks Out

Wed, March 9 – 7-8 p.m. Intuitive Eating Part 1
Sat, March 12 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Livonia Home Improvement Show
Sat, March 12 – Noon-3 p.m. Rosie Day (canceled)
Sun, March 13 – 2 a.m. Daylight Savings (Spring Forward)

Wed, March 16 – 10-11 a.m. Smartphones 101: Android (sold out)
Wed, March 16 – 11 a.m. to noon Smartphones 101: iPhone
Wed, March 16 – 6-7:30 p.m. History Lecture Series: "Pioneering Women: Sojourner Truth"
Thu, March 17 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leprechaun Lunch Senior Drive Through (sold out)
Fri, March 18 – 6-10 p.m. Kids Night Out (sold out)
Tue, March 22 – Noon-2 p.m. Lunch with the Doctor