Presented By: Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory
Walking Tour: Creating Michigan: Key Moments in U-M’s Early History
Explore the first 70 years of U-M history, from the University’s Native American land accession and its origins in Detroit in 1817 to its move to Ann Arbor and emergence as a research university after 1837. We’ll traverse the original 40-acre campus, learning about the professors, presidents, and students who walked the Diag nearly two centuries ago.
Guided walking tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.5 hours; 0.6 miles.
Meet at the steps of Angell Hall facing State Street.
Tour will take place in rain or snow, but will be cancelled for severe weather (notification via email).
Registration required: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7f6h946/lp/25b13466-6859-49fe-9d49-05d605ee6783
Registration required: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7f6h946/lp/25b13466-6859-49fe-9d49-05d605ee6783