THE GATEWAY TO FREEDOM
by LoriPori
In Hart Plaza, on the waterfront, there is a wonderful sculpture by Ed Dwight THE GATEWAY TO FREEDOM. What is written on the plaque in front of the sculpture describes it very well and it reads:
"Until Emancipation, Detroit and the Detroit River Community served as the Gateway to Freedom for thousands of African American people escaping enslavement.
Detroit was one of the largest terminals
of the Underground Railroad, a network of abolitionists aiding enslaved people seeking freedom. Detroit's Underground Railroad code name was Midnight. At first
Michigan was a destination for Freedom Seekers, but
Canada became a safer sanction after Slavery was
abolished there in 1834. With passage of the Fugitive
Slave Act in 1850, many runaways left their homes in
Detroit and crossed the river to Canada to remain free.
Some returned after Emancipation in 1863.
The successful operations of Detroit's Underground
Railroad was due to the effort and cooperation of
diverse groups of people, including people of African
descent, Whites and North American Indians. This
legacy of freedom is a vital part of Detroit and its History"
The Eastern Market
by yooperprof
Yes, this is a wonderful place in the center of Detroit. My friend Al would be shocked, but I like the Eastern Market much more than the famous Pike Place Market in Seattle - it's not at all touristy here. It's open all year round, but it particularly shines in the late summer when local farmers show off their best produce.
Visit the Rennasaince Center,...
by Lisabeth
Visit the Rennasaince Center, Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village, The Detroit Institute of Arts, The Detroit Historical Museum. I actually live in the suburbs, and really don't miss Detroit when I'm away. The newest thing we have is the Casino's, although they seem to be popping up everywhere!
For general info on Detroit...
by gakman
For general info on Detroit check out the city web page at http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/ not the greatest but they do have a live web cam so you can see the latest improvements of the city. When you come to Detroit always check out;
www.metrotimes.com,
www.getrealdetroit.com
or if your in town you can pick up The Metro Times and Real Detroit in the entrance to most popular stores. These are the entertainment papers that have all the haps' around the city.
Tiger Everywhere in Detroit
by freddie18
Oh well, not the real tigers!
If you happen to be in Detroit in Michigan, you will enjoy watching and taking photos with lots of tigers in the area of Comerica. Don't miss your chance. Your kids will like the place as it is a park dominated by the Tigers.
Bring your digital camera and socialize with the tigers just before the ballgame.
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The famous aebleskivers
OFF WE GO...
View from Hart Plaza
Monroe Street - Greektown
