http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer Honoring our History Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:35:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Monroe County Historical Society is pleased to host Dakota Goodhouse, Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation’s Chief of Interpretation, during the 2008 Custer Celebration. Dakota has been assisting the Custer Celebration Committee and students from the community with an exhibit detailing the various roles of American Indians at the Battle of Little ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/25/bringing-american-indian-history-alive/ The Monroe County Historical Society has just announced that sales of 2008 Custer Celebration Event limited edition prints "General Custer's Monroe" are now underway. Artist Sherie Chaffee of Belleville, Michigan was commissioned to create a painting that reflected George Custer's ties to Monroe. Prints have been made of Chaffee's original painting ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/22/just-released-2008-custer-celebration-event-limited-edition-posters/ The annual Great Lakes Conference of the Little Big Horn Associates will be held this year in Monroe, Michigan beginning Thursday, October 2, and concluding on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Three years ago, the conference was held in Monroe and our city hosted approximately 100 members. We hope this year's attendance ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/21/welcome-to-monroe-attendees-of-the-little-big-horn-associates-great-lakes-conference/ Lee Chambers, author of Fort Abraham Lincoln Dakota Territory, will be part of the 2008 Custer Celebration Event opening reception. The program will be held at the Monroe County Historical Museum on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 6 p.m. Book description: Discover one of America’s most important 19th century forts. Initially constructed ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/21/author-lee-chambers-opens-2008-custer-celebration-event/ Posted by Karin When out and about, perhaps, you'll stumble upon our 2008 Custer Celebration Event flyers. If you're not local, you can download one here. I think these flyers are fantastic looking and aptly convey all the exciting activities scheduled for October 3 - 11, 2008 2008 Custer Celebration Event flyer ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/21/check-out-the-2008-custer-celebration-event-flyers/ The Lotus Bed & Breakfast, located on Washington Street within walking distance of beautiful downtown Monroe, is offering special rates during the Custer Celebration Event. Rates for standard rooms are $110 and include sales tax. B & B Info: Lotus Bed & Breakfast 324 Washington Street Monroe, MI 48161 734-735-1077 Click here to find out about other ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/20/lodging-update-for-custer-celebration-event-monroe-b-b-offers-special-rate/ Posted by Ronda If you've ever wanted to learn contra dancing, you'll have your chance on Saturday, October 11 at St. Mary's park in Monroe. Contra caller Karen (whose website can be found here) will be giving free lessons to the public at 1 pm. Contra dancing is traditional American folk dancing, likened by ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/19/contra-dancing-at-st-marys-park/ Target grant sponsors performances by the 126th Army Band of the Michigan National Guard and Golden Griffon Stringtet as part of Monroe County Historical Society’s Custer Celebration Event [Monroe, MI] (August 18, 2008) — Monroe County Historical Society today announced a partnership with Target® in recognition of its efforts in promoting ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/18/monroe-county-historical-society-receives-grant-from-target-for-custer-celebration-event-community-concerts/ Posted by Ronda Monroe residents and visitors will have the opportunity to dine with "Buffalo Bill Cody" on Friday, October 10th between 4:30 and 6:30 pm at the Monroe Street Grill. Buffalo Bill (portrayed by Kirk Shapland) will speak about the time he spent on the Plains with his friend General Custer. Previously scheduled to be ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/13/dine-with-buffalo-bill-at-the-monroe-street-grill-important-oct-10th-schedule-change/ Monroe Hotels offer Custer Celebration Event Pricing for Custer Week October 3 – 12, 2008 Custer Celebration Event Programs Committee Chair Sandy Alexander passed on this information. The following hotels are offering special pricing for Custer Week & The Custer Celebration Event. Please mention you are reserving for this event to ensure ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/custer/2008/08/11/monroe-hotels-motels-offer-special-lodging-rates-for-2008-custer-celebration-event/