Inside Detroit and Wheelhouse Detroit Offers Woodward Corridor Bicycle Tours

Every Sunday at 1 pm, Inside Detroit and Wheelhouse Detroit (a new bicycle rental shop downtown) lead interested visitors [and residents] on a tour up Woodward Avenue.

The tour lasts around three hours and takes riders past Brush Park, Orchestra Hall, the museum district, niche Midtown retailers and famous skyscraper landmarks. 

Cost is $35/$45 and includes 1/2 day bike rental. 

I copied this information from The Woodward, a monthly e-Zine published by the Woodward Avenue Action Association.

Sounds like lots of fun! When I get out of this big boot (had foot surgery a few weeks ago), I'm going for this ride. I believe Wheelhouse Detroit is located at the new boardwalk along the Detroit River between Hart Plaza and Joe Louis Arena.

For more information, visit: http://www.wheelhousedetroit.com/content.aspx?CatID=5

Monroe MI Hosts 2nd Annual Fife & Drum Muster

Received this reminder email from John Gibney, Director of Monroe County Historical Museums. The 2nd annual Fife & Drum Muster is slated for June 20 & 21, 2008. Ten corps will be in attendance. 

"That's right my friends," says John. "Next weekend little old Monroe will be hosting the greatest Fife & Drum musicians in the world! Let everyone know that this unique opportunity is right here in your own backyard.

"Great family entertainment and get this: It's FREE! Bring the whole family and all of your friends and their families!"

See flyer for details.

If you haven't been to Monroe, it's worth the trip. The town is picturesque and features great architecture. Stop by the historical museum and see the Custer exhibit. (For more information on Custer and Monroe, visit: http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer

Also, visit the War of 1812 Battlefield and take the kids to the Calder Farm to pet the cute farm animals and enjoy delicious ice cream treats. (Farm is on outskirts of Monroe).

Happy History! Remember, history is all around you. Seek it out!

Karin Risko

The Happy Historian