You are invited to attend the presentation and discussion on the year 1776 at Detroit, entitled "Who was Pierre St. Cosme?" with a focus on the property of land gifted from the Potawatomi to St. Cosme, one of the French-Canadian community living at Detroit in the 1700s.  The property deed was signed by the chiefs of the Potawatomi on July 1, 1776, coincident to the adoption and signing of the Declaration of Independence in the American colonies.

Thousands of acres (French arpents actually) of wooded land were given in "consideration love and affection" to St. Cosme and his two sons.  This transaction would lead to the eventual settling and development of French ribbon farms south beyond the River Rouge and inland from the Detroit River.  Much of the area is called Downriver today, including the lands that became Lincoln Park.

The program will be led by curator Jeff Day and held here at the historical museum on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.  We hope you can join us then!

Please join us at the Lincoln Park Museum for the second book signing event with Craig Hutchison, author of “Lost Lincoln Park” published in November 2025. If you have a previously purchased copy that you would like to have signed you are welcome to bring that also.

“Lost Lincoln Park,” published by Arcadia Publishing’s History Press, shares stories of what made our community grow, as we look back over 100 years of cityhood. The book is an overview of many community landmarks and land uses that have been altered or lost over time but are still vital to understanding our story.

While books may be purchased at any time at the museum, by phone, or online at the museum website, the book-signing is held only on Saturday February 21. We are selling the books for $25; we can accept cash, check, or credit.  There is no sales tax when purchased at the museum (credit sales do add a small fee).

The book may be ordered by phone at the museum office, 313-386-3137. To purchase the book online, please make a $31 donation here. This amount covers the cost of the book plus shipping/handling, and purchasers will be contacted via email to confirm their shipping address.

Two benefits to making the purchase with the museum; NO sales tax and your purchase will benefit the museum. (Note that commercial internet sales will not do that.) The cost of the book is $25, plus $6 for shipping and handling.

Presenter: Annette DeMaggio, Gardening Enthusiast

Topic: "Organic Gardening, Animal-Free Products, and Naturopathic Practices"

The lecture is free, but donations to the museum are appreciated.

Presenter: Allen Kuderik, Papa's Honey

Topic: "So, you want to be a beekeeper?"

The lecture is free, but donations to the museum are appreciated.

Presenter: Joanne Schwab, Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association (SEMBA)

Topic: "Identifying, Attracting, and Raising Butterflies”

The lecture is free, but donations to the museum are appreciated.