Women's History Month at Greenmead

"Never give up nor make an excuse."

Greenmead Historical Village will celebrate Women’s History Month with three power lectures focused on women who never gave up nor accepted excuses for the important work they accomplished to make America great. Join Rochelle Danquah at the Alexander Blue House from 6-7:30 p.m. for one or all of the following free lectures. No registration required for lectures.

Sojourner Truth

Wednesday, March 16

Sojourner Truth, a former enslaved African American, was a noted antislavery and women’s suffragist activist. This session will center on her work in the movements in Michigan and America.

Did you know Sojourner visited Livonia Township?

Eleanor Roosevelt

Wednesday, March 30

This former First Lady was a diplomat, political activist, and human rights advocate. This discussion will spotlight her life’s work in community service in America and abroad.

Did you know Eleanor visited the University of Michigan in 1939?

VOTE FOR GREENMEAD!

Greenmead Historical Park has advanced to the Sweet Sixteen playoff bracket for the Knope Award recognizing the Best Historical and Cultural Places in Local Government through Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL). As you start filling out your basketball brackets, make sure to #VoteGreenmead daily for us through Friday at https://elgl.org/greenmead-historical-park. You’ll have to vote for each of the eight match-ups to make sure you get to us in match-up #7. We’re the only Michigan location in the bracket and we’re up against Wisconsin’s West Bend Theatre in the second round.

Be sure to share with your family and friends! Let’s make Greenmead #1!

Cold-Blooded Creatures

Join us on Saturday, March 26, for an up-close look at Michigan’s most interesting herps herps. This event is sold out but sign on to the waiting list and, if there’s enough interest, we could add a second session. Hand-on activities as well as discussions on habitats, populations, diets, and survival skills is included with this program. Students will also get to meet some reptiles and amphibians! This program is for children ages 6-10.

Register at LivoniaParks.org
$10/student Livonia Resident
$13/student Non-resident
No cost to join waiting list.
Waiting list does not guarantee a spot.

History Lecture Series- Deaf Defying Odds

Join us at the Alexander Blue House on Tuesday, April 5, at 2 p.m. as we celebrate Deaf Awareness Month! Carol Brichford will offer an in-depth look at individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and their accomplishments and contributions to society. This is a free program, no registration required.

Eggspress Yourself

Come enjoy the story of Rechenka’s Eggs and create your own beautiful egg artwork to take home! This program takes place in the Friends Meeting House at Greenmead Historical Park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, and is for children ages 4-10.

Register at LivoniaParks.org
$10/student Livonia Resident
$12/student Non-resident

Women's History Month at Greenmead"Never give up nor make an excuse."