FOR RELEASE:  March 4, 2009

 

Museum Events Take Adults Back in Time

 

(TROY, MI) – Curiosity about our history runs rampant in minds of all ages! Adults can join the Museum during the month of March for two exciting educational programs!

 

Evening Lecture Series – From Big Beaver to the Big Apple on Wednesday,
March 18, at 7:30 pm

Join author and businessman Bill Haney as he takes a walk down memory lane with personal stories from his latest book, highlighting growing up in Big Beaver Corners in the 1940s. A book signing will follow.

 

Thursday Teas at Two – Thursday, March 26, at 2 pm. Sip a cup of tea while enjoying a slice of history. This month have tea with a millionaire! The Museum welcomes back actress Jacinta Shanae as she portrays the first female African-American millionaire, Madam CJ Walker. Fee: $4. Registration required.

 

The Museum is located at 60 West Wattles Road at the northwest corner of Wattles and Livernois.  For more information, or to register for activities, call 248.524.3570.

 

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