Historic Preservation

The Saline City Council has a three-year timeline to determine whether conserving the Davenport-Curtiss House is a worthwhile venture or to consider other possibilities for the property. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Students across Ypsilanti Community Schools are learning local history in a hands-on way by turning it into art. A new project called "Ypsilanti Future History" invites students to explore the people, places, and events that shape their city and to imagine what its future might look like. The program is led by Ypsilanti artist and educator Nick Azzaro. He spoke about what he hopes the project will achieve with Lee Van Roth.

The Saline City Council has narrowly approved the purchase of the 150-year-old Davenport - Curtiss House. However, it will take time to figure out what will be done with the home and the land. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Saline City Council will decide next week if it wants to go through with the purchase of the historic Davenport - Curtiss House. But some members still need a few answers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Just prior to the new Saline City Council getting to work tonight, it will hear options regarding the Davenport House - Curtiss Mansion. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The future of the Davenport House - Curtiss Mansion in Saline is expected to be decided when the City Council returns in January. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The 2025 Blacksmith Shop Concert Series in Manchester takes place in the historic site of a former wagon factory. Built in 1877 by a group of stonemasons, the building was turned into a blacksmith shop. Eventually purchased by the Manchester Area Historical Society, it now operates as a museum where blacksmiths still practice their craft. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to violinist Grant Flick about the Blacksmith Shop Concert Series.

Researchers have confirmed the names of 106 people whose remains are buried in Ypsilanti Township’s Woodlawn Cemetery, the only documented Black cemetery in Washtenaw County. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the search is on to find a lot more.

Ann Arbor is displaying its pride. On Thursday morning, it unveiled an historical marker in front of City Hall commemorating the first openly gay people in the U.S. elected to public office. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The City of Saline has a goodwill agreement for the possible purchase of the historic Davenport House - Curtiss Mansion. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.