Spring 2013 Newsletter

Elmwood CEMETERY TOURS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LOTS AVAILABLE! NEWSLETTER 2013 Elmwood Cemetery has a lively tour program with guided walking tours. These tours Elmwood Cemetery has prime lots available for individuals and families. In addition, the Cemetery vary from our general tour to specific interest tours concerning the Civil War, African working with the Historic Elmwood Foundation has designated nine large family lots available for Americans, Art & Architecture, our Landscaping or any particular area requested. purchase. The lots are located throughout the property and range in size from 20’ x 20’ to 20’ x 30’. Proceeds from all tours are given to the Historic Elmwood Foundation. Members of They are the perfect size for your family mausoleum or large memorial. These special lots are only Message from Sandy McMillan, President, Trustees of Elmwood Cemetery the Historic Elmwood Foundation receive free tour admission depending upon their available through the Foundation and include a donation to the Foundation. Please contact the Spring has arrived! Please visit Elmwood to witness our level of donation. Non-members incur a charge of $5 per person for regular tours. office staff if you are interested in viewing any of our prime individual or family lots. splashes of color throughout the grounds from our daffodils, Advance reservations are required for all tours. Please contact the office staff to tulips, hyacinths, lilies and other perennial plants to our lilac arrange your tour. Board of Trustees bushes and dogwood trees. The grass is green from the winter snow and spring rain and provides a lovely back drop to our General tours start at 10 a.m. and will be available May through October. Advance Francis W. McMillan II reservations are required. Our tour guides will share with tour participants the President arboretum and spring color. Elmwood is breathtaking. interesting stories of those laid to rest here at Elmwood. Our tours are held in all This is one of our busiest seasons with families visiting loved weather and are walking tours. We do have a small transportation vehicle to assist Michael Bernard, Esq. ones on Mother’s, Father’s and Memorial days. School children the elderly or disabled but use of the vehicle must be arranged in advance. Vice President and Secretary Allen Ledyard and special interest groups participate in our very active tour Regular Tours will be held on: Vice President and Treasurer program, and special events. We encourage you to take advantage of all Elmwood offers. • Saturday, May 11 • Monday, July 22 • Saturday, Oct 12 John S. Snyder • Monday, May 13 • Saturday, Aug 3 • Saturday, Oct 19 Assistant Treasurer Our staff is here six days a week to address your needs. Please • Monday, June 10 • Monday, Aug 12 • Saturday, Oct 26 Terry P. Book schedule an appointment with one of our memorial advisors should you want to learn about our • Saturday, June 15 • Monday, Sept 9 Special Interest Tours James Deutchman available lots. As always, we are honored that you have placed your trust in us. • Saturday, July 13 • Saturday, Sept 14 A minimum of 8 people is requested for a special interest tour. Time and date to be Mrs. Edward I. Book African American Heritage Tour privately arranged with Joan Capuano. OUR Experienced STAFF Honorary Elmwood has a new special tour highlighting key African Americans buried at Bus Tours Historic Elmwood the Cemetery. These special guided tours will be held monthly. The tour starts Bus Tours of forty individuals or less can also Michael Shukwit, Elmwood Cemetery Foundation at 10 a.m. and requires advance reservations. be accommodated. Director of Operations, has over 20 Board of Directors The dates are on Mondays: years of experience in the cemetery Terry P. Book Reservations for all tours can be made by President • June 17, July 15, Aug 12 and Sept 16 calling (313) 567-3453. business. Mr. Shukwit is responsible for Perennial Splits? managing the outside operations, Eileen McCarthy Elmwood is hoping to add beautiful buildings, capital improvements, Vice President perennials throughout the cemetery. If grounds, memorial/monument John S. Snyder We Invite You to Enjoy Elmwood… you are splitting the perennials in your cleaning, arboretum, gardens, and Treasurer garden, please consider donating your Michael Shukwit, Bonita Smith, Ciara Green-Lowe, working with the Foundation on its Director of Operations Director of Memorial Advisor Father Steven J. Kelly splits to the Cemetery. We will find a Administration Secretary Battle of Bloody Run Spring planting. If you, your friends or garden club are interested in adding to the beauty of the cemetery, there are many areas that are spot where they will be appreciated restoration and education plans. Duncan Campbell available for flowers. Please call Joan Capuano for more information. by our many visitors. Please drop your Bonita Smith, Director of Administration, has 20 years of experience in the industry. Her responsibilities splits off at the Cemetery garage, include managing the overall administration of Elmwood including record keeping, banking, and James Deutchman 250 years ago this July, the British and the Indians fought a fierce battle. In an attempt to break Chief Do you enjoy running, walking or biking with a group of friends? Please consider using Elmwood’s pathways. The office staff would be happy across from the gatehouse. While you Pontiac’s siege against Fort Detroit, British Captain James Dalyell urged Major Henry Gladwin to accounts receivable and payable. In addition, Ms. Smith provides guidance to customers on lot Karen Schrock, MS to make arrangements for a time that works best for you. are here, take a moment to say hello authorize a surprise attack on the Indians. Gladwin reluctantly agreed. to the office staff or drive through selection, mausoleums, and all other burial matters. Joan Frear Capuano Bird watching on our grounds provides a natural environment for dozens of different species. Executive Director At 2:30 a.m. on July 31, Dalyell began his intended surprise attack on the Indian encampment. the grounds to check our progress! If Ciara Green-Lowe, Elmwood Cemetery Memorial Advisor, has over 10 years customer service and sales you are unable to bring your splits to However, Pontiac had learned of Dalyell’s plan (perhaps from his French allies) and gathered more Artists are encouraged to come and sketch or photograph the many sculptures in the cemetery. If you have art of the Cemetery that you experience. She counsels customers on all burial matters including selection of lots and niches, Elmwood, please contact the office than 400 men to fight the British. Pontiac ordered nearly half the men to hide on the opposite side of would like to share with our visitors, please contact Joan Capuano. We will consider them for posting in our office and on the website. memorials, and tributes as well as preplanning needs. and we will make arrangements to a narrow bridge below the Indian encampment. As the British troops, some 200 soldiers, attempted Tours and Events Please look inside to find out more about what’s happening at Elmwood! pick them up. Thank you! Please contact our staff whenever the need arises by calling (313) 567-3453. to cross the bridge over Parent’s Creek, they were themselves victims of an ambush. Gunfire erupted from all sides devastating the British. Dalyell realized his plan was destined to fail and Request For Updated called for a retreat. Unfortunately, the call came too late. The only hope left for the British was to charge Contact Information 1200 Elmwood Avenue their way out of the battle. Dalyell and about sixty of his men were killed as a result of the fire fight. Thank You Detroit, Michigan 48207 There was so much blood spilled in the battle that the It is important that we know how to Phone: 313-567-3453 We know you appreciate the benches water in Parent’s Creek appeared red. The Creek became reach our lot owners and friends. We Fax: 313-567-8861 know you want to be kept informed that have been placed throughout www.elmwoodhistoriccemetery.org known as Bloody Run. This battle marked the height of on rule changes or development issues the cemetery grounds. We would like Chief Pontiac’s siege of Detroit, which he was forced to that affect your lot as well as information to thank the Mary Thompson Office Hours abandon three months later. about cemetery activities. If you have a new address, phone number or e-mail Foundation for helping us provide our Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm The only portion of Bloody Run Creek that is exposed address, please let us know by phone, families a place to rest as they visit Sat: 9am - noon today lies in Elmwood Cemetery. It runs north-south mail or e-mail. their loved ones in the mausoleum or Cemetery Hours (May-Sept.) along the pond road in the valley. Visit Elmwood and look over the restored pond area. 7am - 7pm, Daily imagine the terror felt by the British as they were ambushed over the eastern ridge by Chief Pontiac’s men. We are thankful for the many friends who supported the Foundation Contributors Historic Elmwood Foundation and Elmwood Cemetery in 2012 Historic Elmwood Foundation Elmwood Cemetery Upcoming Events

Stuart Grigg Mr. and Mrs. William Krag Ora Wright Grigg Graphic Services Bessie Mae Lewis Mrs. Mary Younke Mission: To preserve the history and educational significance of Elmwood Cemetery and those laid to rest in the • April 15 Memorial Day • October – April Patron ($5,000 and above) Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Gunter Don & Erica Lindow Summer Floral Beds Available! Grounds access from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Olive Hansen Carolyn Marantic cemetery; and to develop social, cultural, and educational programs to benefit the community. Estate of Laura Ford Viola Hare Joyce McCrary In Honor of The Elizabeth, Allan & Warren Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Hathaway, Jr. David Moss Please return the enclosed order form, Shelden Foundation Clara Smith Hayes Billie Y. Patmon • November 2 Ralph Wilson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hodges Louis A. Redding Andrews Family visit our website or contact the office. Alma L. Houser Marie Reifel Melvin Edward Burch and Anna Barbara Burch All Souls’ Day, Chapel Susan & Ed Howbert Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Reuther, Jr. All Campaus Benefactor ($1,000 - $4,999) Elaine R. Hudson Mrs. Douglas F. Roby, Jr. Joan Capuano • April 23 Please join us in the Chapel for an All Souls’ Bill Johnson Merle Helen Scheibner William Connors Jr. President, Historic Elmwood Foundation US Sand & Stone Mr. & Mrs. Don F. Schimmel Jacob J. Dupree Message from Terry P. Book, Arbor Day Celebration service. Our office also will sell small bouquets Mike and Betsy Bernard Dr. Barbara M. Jones Mamie Scott Elma G. Estes Save the Date Mrs. Edward I. Book Dorothy C. Jordan Christi Hodges Shatzel James Finley Sr. 10 a.m., Gatehouse for $10 on Friday and Saturday, November 1 Terry Book Gwendolyn Jordan Michael & Karyn Shukwit Gemeinhardt Family Each January the Board of the Foundation meets to set our agenda for Michael & Virginia Carter Ms. Elizabeth Kausch Alma Wyden Simmons Otto W. Goltz Join our grounds crew as we plant a and 2. You may drop in or call and ask us to Mr. & Mrs. William A. Chope Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Lambrecht Dr. Kathleen and Mr. Jesse Smith Lillian James the new year. We determine commitment levels for community Ruth Roby Glancy Mrs. Kay Ledyard Mrs. Patricia Spitzley Livingston Family June 6, 2013 weeping willow tree along the creek. place the bouquet at your loved one’s site. Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. McMillan, II Carol & William Lewis, Jr. Ms. Sonia Stair Robert C. & Robert L. Murray outreach, events, education, and restoration. Our focused approach has Munder Capital Management Laura Lewis-Woods Arlene Starghill Mrs. Charlie A. Powell Quantities are limited. Grace M. Parr Mary Waterman Lunt Constance Taylor James Nelson Powell, Pauline Powell enabled us to achieve great progress in the Foundation’s mission. None All donors to the Historic Mrs. Albert Maas Harry Walsh Fanny Louise Good Stewart Arbor Day tree planting and tour Michael Maldegen Ellen Warden Stilwell Family of this would have been possible without the donations that you provide Elmwood Foundation will Sponsor ($500 - $999) James D. & Setsuko H. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Watson Judge David Cooper Vokes Veterans’ Day John C. Mau Gerald & Susan White Sims E. Woods each year. Beverly Butler Dr. Shirley McRae Ann Candler Williams be invited to a reception Mr. Eric Carver Mrs. Hudson Mead John Worthey Comerica Laureen K. Mohn Sarah Wreford In Memory of Elmwood is comprised of 86 acres; the buildings and grounds, while celebrating the Foundation’s Mrs. William D. Dahling Harriet Murray and Family Dr. Carla & Ms. Stephanie Wright Mr. Alfred James Mr. Benjamin Paddock III Mr. & Mrs. George Zinn Rev. Nathanial & Mrs. Nannie Albritton maintained beautifully, are in need of restoration, and our community Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ledyard Dale and Dianne Pegg Alger Family accomplishments. Frances Mann Glenn M. Price Kay F. & Lillie Atkins outreach is in high demand. Your donation will help us restore our Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas I. Quintana Robert L. and Krisseda E. Pryor Member ($49 and below Baker Family Karen Schrock R. Bradley Randall ) J. Robb Baubie grounds and gardens, preserve our buildings, and present enriching John S. Snyder Barbara Rice John H. Andrews Mary Matilda Bisgrove events and educational opportunities that make historic Elmwood Lillie Montague Tabor Joyce C. Robinson Joanne Baker William J. Blakely Mrs. Minnie Woodard Jacqueline Russow Mrs. Dorothy Barnes Linda Bogdan Cemetery such a dynamic setting in Detroit. Mr. & Mrs. H. Gunter Seydel Greta Barrow F. Alger Boyer Ola Shackelford Mrs. Fred Bauer Glodene Brown Donor ($250 - $499) Gladys Shirley Harriet J. Billups Howard T. Butler We thank you if you have already contributed this year to the Historic Elmwood Foundation. If you Ernest C. Smith Michele Brown Ruby Carter • June 6 Antoinette Book Mr. Myzell Sowell, Jr. Lucille Brown James W. Coleman have not yet had a chance to do so, we hope you will join those who support this remarkable place. Historic Elmwood Foundation David Brunning Darice Spight Eleanore Brown Eugene S. Coxx, Sr., Pauline M. Coxx Karpus, Scott & Company St. John’s Episcopal Christine Cameron Janet and Duncan Currie Please complete and return the enclosed envelope with your donation. We still have much more we Duncan & Maura Campbell Mrs. W. Colburn Standish, Jr. Mrs. Erma Campbell Robert D. Dunwoodie Donor Reception John and Joan Capuano Don & Mary Ann Stange Samuel L. Caruthers Christine Dyer-Van Lowe need to accomplish! Together we can achieve our common goal of ensuring Elmwood Cemetery is The Crenshaw Family Marjorie Peabody Stapleton Charles Cooper John R. Edgar 4 – 6 p.m., Gatehouse James and Cathy Deutchman Eleanor B. Stephenson Ernestine Cox Allen F. Edwards, Jr. restored and relevant for future generations. Philanthropic Fund Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Taylor Bernard Z. Davis Mary Ann Finley Kit E. Floyd, Jr. Theresa W. Trone Mr. Stanley R. Dickinson Kit E. Floyd, Sr. • June 14 Ruby Goolsby Edward Trowbridge, Jr. Charles A. DuCharme Joseph & Susan Gillespie Syri A. Harris P. Benjamin Van Lowe Zellie Dupree Arthur L. Grady • May – October Flag Day Mr. Tracy Kane Hastings Christiansen von Wormer Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Echlin III Durall Harris Green Sr Armand & Marcy Hewett Mrs. Carole S. Wiseman Henry Enlow Mary E. Griffin Regular Guided Tours 10 a.m., Civil War Lot • November 11 Cecilia Holliday Quickie Printing Willie Ruth Ford Bill & Donna Hancock Alesia & Margaret Howard Carolyn Walker Dorris Fultz-Pickett Marilyn Harmon Veterans’ Day Arthur Buhl Hudson Frances Warley Janice Garland Walter Harris Governor Rick Snyder appoints Foundation Executive Director, Joan Frear Capuano • May 1 • June 16 George LaForest Ms. Margery Goddard Whiteman Harvey Goltz Patricia Hastings Heesch 10 a.m., Civil War Lot Apartment Services Windmill Pointe Garden Club Bernice F. Green Dollie M. Hill Summer Hours Begin Father’s Day Donald Lindow, Sr. Charlene Griffin Mr. Cleodie Houser to the Michigan Historical Commission Our veterans will be honored at a ceremony Eileen McCarthy Diane Gould Hall Jessie & Sampson Howard Extended hours for grounds access through Our office staff will help you honor Contributor ($50 - $99) Curtis & Bernice Hudson McCarthy & Smith Ralph D. Harmon Patricia N., Phair N, Sara L. sponsored with the Detroit Historic Civil War Mrs. Helen McGraw Chenika Harris and Christian S. Hudson September, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. your father with a floral arrangement, Mr. and Mrs. James T. McMillan, II James R. Allen Milton Henkel Agnes Ann Inglis “…preserving and promoting our state’s outstanding historical significance is of great Society. Our office will sell small red, white and Mr. Rick Mlynarek Kathleen Atkins Cora A. Hill Alfred James if ordered by June 13th. Our office also MDL Tree Service Michael Backman Lynette Hines Agrippa T. Jones, Jocelyn Jones • May 12 blue bouquets for $10. You may drop in or call W. H. Muir McMillan Office Ms. Mary Jenifer-Durant Mayzell R. Jones importance, and I am confident that Joan will effectively serve in this role.” will sell small bouquets for $10 on Friday Ms. Mariette Potvin Doyle Barber Gwendolyn F. Johnson Russell N. Jordan Mother’s Day and ask us to place the bouquet at your loved Mary L. Saunders Mrs. Kim Baubie Lavoid Johnson Theodore Jordan and Saturday, June 14 and 15. You may Larry F. Sloane Charles Begg Max C. Jones, Jr. Charlie & Pauline Kauderer This March, Governor Rick Snyder appointed our Foundation Executive Director, Joan Frear Capuano, to the Michigan Remember to contact our office by one’s site. Quantities are limited. L. F. Sloane Consulting George Benton Ciara and Phelan Lowe Steve and Lois King come into the office or call and ask us to R. Matthew Sweeney Dr. Robert & Susan Black Jeff & Joni Mortier Darrell L. Knight Historical Commission. Joan is one of nine commissioners in the State charged with safeguarding and promoting May 8th to purchase a large floral ACCURecords, LLC Mr. Thomas J. Blaser Dorothy Patterson Graham Hunt Lindley place the bouquet at your loved one’s site. • December 2 Julie Thurber Doug Boehmer Janet & William Penz The Lindow Burial Lot arrangement or flower bed for your Dr. Ruth Whipple Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Book David Post Michigan’s great history, and approving State historical markers. The Governor said “preserving and promoting our Quantities are limited. Martin Brosnan Louise Radford Catherine Linzie Tree Lighting Ceremony Grace Brown Julia L. Raines Sherman Linzie state’s outstanding historical significance is of great importance, and I am confident that Joan will effectively serve in mother’s site! Our office also will sell Friend ($100 - $249) Carolyn Burgette Virginia Regnerus Thorna M. Logan Joan Frear Capuano, 6 p.m., Gatehouse Mr. & Mrs. William Butler Elaine Roberson John & Louise Lutz this role.” Elmwood is proud to support Joan in this endeavor. small bouquets for $10 on Friday and James Candler Sharon Rupp Willie D. Lynn Executive Director Annual Flower Planting Please join us as we honor those who passed Russell Alger H. James Caulkins Judith Ruskin Alberta Mason Saturday, May 10 and 11. You may drop in Dr. William G. Anderson Bliss Caulkins Clark Ms. Herland Sanders William H. McGraw away during 2013 with our tree lighting Anne C. Armstrong Mr. Brad Cochran Laura Schnell Nathan McGuire or call and ask us to place the bouquet at Marty Begun Insta-Floral Florence Edgar Seltzer Dr. Norman McRae, Jr. ceremony. Refreshments and holiday cookies American Eagle Precast Johnnie C. Colbert Nancy Shotwell Frank Patterson, Sr. your loved one’s site. Quantities are limited. Suzanne Chapin Berl Carolyn Coleman Gerald J. Sieja Shaughn Pinkard website Redesign are served. Richard A. Bisgrove Mr. & Mrs. Gary Colett Bonita Smith Zelda Davis Plater Dr. and Mrs. Donald Blain Johnette Connors Josephine Smith Willie Rice • May 22 Cleophus Boyd, Jr. Gail Copeland Richard Snyder Christine Freiburger Roney This spring Elmwood will launch a Gabrielle Bradby-Greene Peter Scott Annual Flower Planting Tree Lighting Ceremony Dolores Bradway Mrs. Jack M. Cudlip Essie Stafford Norma Smith redesigned website. If you are interested Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Broderick Dr. Neil J. Currie Mrs. Juanita Stafford Wilford C. Smith Forest & Delthea Bryson Mrs. Robert Dunwoodie James Starkweather Sharon Snyder in receiving email blasts when we 9 a.m., Gatehouse, weather permitting. Join Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Buhl Cleveland Edwards Bill & Evie Stieler Myzell & Robin H. Sowell John S. Burt Pamela Farr William & Janet Streng Ernest Stamps announce events and newsworthy our staff and volunteers as we plant flowers Dan Campau Mr. E.J. Finley Robert Tighe Mr. & Mrs. W. Colburn Standish Mrs. Douglas Campbell, Jr. Betty Floyd Julia L. Trone Tommie Lee Stanfield, Sr. matters, please send an email to in beds throughout the cemetery. Sheila Carter Constance Frame Patricia Usher Otis C. Starghill, Sr. Paula Cheek Wonnie Gaskin Gretchen C. Valade Stieler Family [email protected]. We commit Marlienne Christian C. Mary Grady Dorothy Vary Norman J. Tabor, Jr to you that we will not send frivolous • May 24 – 27 Dr. Frank M. Clark Stephanie & Verne Hampton Ms. Elizabeth Vasiu Marlon Taylor Daisy Counsel Jessica Hardy Ms. Ruberta Vereen Elaine Thurber emails nor bombard you with Memorial Weekend Patricia Burch Cowart Mary Harney Peggy Walker James W. Vokes, Catherine and James Vokes Mr. and Mrs. Keith Crain Byron Harris Carolyn White James & Lindora Wesley daily contact. Our office will sell small red, white and blue Russell and Susan Dixon Julie Herrada Yvonne Wilburn Arlene Williams Mrs. Allen F. Edwards, Jr. James W. Hodges Linda Wilcox Edward Gordon Williams bouquets for $10. You may drop in or call Carroll & Palen Elder Dr. Cheryl Holloway Evelyn Williams Mrs. Eola Wills Marianne T. Endicott John Hooks Ruby Williams Louise Wright and ask us to place the bouquet at your loved The Family of Johnnie Mae Faison Dr. Virginia D. Jones Oliver Wilson Henrietta and Leon Wyden DISCOVER MORE Althea M. Grant Valerie Stamps Kilby Bette Worthen one’s site. Quantities are limited. Ms. Deborah J. Knight Vera Mae Worthy about Elmwood! Visit We also wish to thank those who prefer to remain anonymous. We are truly grateful www.elmwoodhistoriccemetery.org The Historic Elmwood Foundation apologizes for any inaccuracies. Please contact Joan Capuano with any corrections or omissions. to all our donors and supporters. Elmwood CEMETERY TOURS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LOTS AVAILABLE! NEWSLETTER 2013 Elmwood Cemetery has a lively tour program with guided walking tours. These tours Elmwood Cemetery has prime lots available for individuals and families. In addition, the Cemetery vary from our general tour to specific interest tours concerning the Civil War, African working with the Historic Elmwood Foundation has designated nine large family lots available for Americans, Art & Architecture, our Landscaping or any particular area requested. purchase. The lots are located throughout the property and range in size from 20’ x 20’ to 20’ x 30’. Proceeds from all tours are given to the Historic Elmwood Foundation. Members of They are the perfect size for your family mausoleum or large memorial. These special lots are only Message from Sandy McMillan, President, Trustees of Elmwood Cemetery the Historic Elmwood Foundation receive free tour admission depending upon their available through the Foundation and include a donation to the Foundation. Please contact the Spring has arrived! Please visit Elmwood to witness our level of donation. Non-members incur a charge of $5 per person for regular tours. office staff if you are interested in viewing any of our prime individual or family lots. splashes of color throughout the grounds from our daffodils, Advance reservations are required for all tours. Please contact the office staff to tulips, hyacinths, lilies and other perennial plants to our lilac arrange your tour. Board of Trustees bushes and dogwood trees. The grass is green from the winter snow and spring rain and provides a lovely back drop to our General tours start at 10 a.m. and will be available May through October. Advance Francis W. McMillan II reservations are required. Our tour guides will share with tour participants the President arboretum and spring color. Elmwood is breathtaking. interesting stories of those laid to rest here at Elmwood. Our tours are held in all This is one of our busiest seasons with families visiting loved weather and are walking tours. We do have a small transportation vehicle to assist Michael Bernard, Esq. ones on Mother’s, Father’s and Memorial days. School children the elderly or disabled but use of the vehicle must be arranged in advance. Vice President and Secretary Allen Ledyard and special interest groups participate in our very active tour Regular Tours will be held on: Vice President and Treasurer program, and special events. We encourage you to take advantage of all Elmwood offers. • Saturday, May 11 • Monday, July 22 • Saturday, Oct 12 John S. Snyder • Monday, May 13 • Saturday, Aug 3 • Saturday, Oct 19 Assistant Treasurer Our staff is here six days a week to address your needs. Please • Monday, June 10 • Monday, Aug 12 • Saturday, Oct 26 Terry P. Book schedule an appointment with one of our memorial advisors should you want to learn about our • Saturday, June 15 • Monday, Sept 9 Special Interest Tours James Deutchman available lots. As always, we are honored that you have placed your trust in us. • Saturday, July 13 • Saturday, Sept 14 A minimum of 8 people is requested for a special interest tour. Time and date to be Mrs. Edward I. Book African American Heritage Tour privately arranged with Joan Capuano. OUR Experienced STAFF Honorary Elmwood has a new special tour highlighting key African Americans buried at Bus Tours Historic Elmwood the Cemetery. These special guided tours will be held monthly. The tour starts Bus Tours of forty individuals or less can also Michael Shukwit, Elmwood Cemetery Foundation at 10 a.m. and requires advance reservations. be accommodated. Director of Operations, has over 20 Board of Directors The dates are on Mondays: years of experience in the cemetery Terry P. Book Reservations for all tours can be made by President • June 17, July 15, Aug 12 and Sept 16 calling (313) 567-3453. business. Mr. Shukwit is responsible for Perennial Splits? managing the outside operations, Eileen McCarthy Elmwood is hoping to add beautiful buildings, capital improvements, Vice President perennials throughout the cemetery. If grounds, memorial/monument John S. Snyder We Invite You to Enjoy Elmwood… you are splitting the perennials in your cleaning, arboretum, gardens, and Treasurer garden, please consider donating your Michael Shukwit, Bonita Smith, Ciara Green-Lowe, working with the Foundation on its Director of Operations Director of Memorial Advisor Father Steven J. Kelly splits to the Cemetery. We will find a Administration Secretary Battle of Bloody Run Spring planting. If you, your friends or garden club are interested in adding to the beauty of the cemetery, there are many areas that are spot where they will be appreciated restoration and education plans. Duncan Campbell available for flowers. Please call Joan Capuano for more information. by our many visitors. Please drop your Bonita Smith, Director of Administration, has 20 years of experience in the industry. Her responsibilities splits off at the Cemetery garage, include managing the overall administration of Elmwood including record keeping, banking, and James Deutchman 250 years ago this July, the British and the Indians fought a fierce battle. In an attempt to break Chief Do you enjoy running, walking or biking with a group of friends? Please consider using Elmwood’s pathways. The office staff would be happy across from the gatehouse. While you Pontiac’s siege against Fort Detroit, British Captain James Dalyell urged Major Henry Gladwin to accounts receivable and payable. In addition, Ms. Smith provides guidance to customers on lot Karen Schrock, MS to make arrangements for a time that works best for you. are here, take a moment to say hello authorize a surprise attack on the Indians. Gladwin reluctantly agreed. to the office staff or drive through selection, mausoleums, and all other burial matters. Joan Frear Capuano Bird watching on our grounds provides a natural environment for dozens of different species. Executive Director At 2:30 a.m. on July 31, Dalyell began his intended surprise attack on the Indian encampment. the grounds to check our progress! If Ciara Green-Lowe, Elmwood Cemetery Memorial Advisor, has over 10 years customer service and sales you are unable to bring your splits to However, Pontiac had learned of Dalyell’s plan (perhaps from his French allies) and gathered more Artists are encouraged to come and sketch or photograph the many sculptures in the cemetery. If you have art of the Cemetery that you experience. She counsels customers on all burial matters including selection of lots and niches, Elmwood, please contact the office than 400 men to fight the British. Pontiac ordered nearly half the men to hide on the opposite side of would like to share with our visitors, please contact Joan Capuano. We will consider them for posting in our office and on the website. memorials, and tributes as well as preplanning needs. and we will make arrangements to a narrow bridge below the Indian encampment. As the British troops, some 200 soldiers, attempted Tours and Events Please look inside to find out more about what’s happening at Elmwood! pick them up. Thank you! Please contact our staff whenever the need arises by calling (313) 567-3453. to cross the bridge over Parent’s Creek, they were themselves victims of an ambush. Gunfire erupted from all sides devastating the British. Dalyell realized his plan was destined to fail and Request For Updated called for a retreat. Unfortunately, the call came too late. The only hope left for the British was to charge Contact Information 1200 Elmwood Avenue their way out of the battle. Dalyell and about sixty of his men were killed as a result of the fire fight. Thank You Detroit, Michigan 48207 There was so much blood spilled in the battle that the It is important that we know how to Phone: 313-567-3453 We know you appreciate the benches water in Parent’s Creek appeared red. The Creek became reach our lot owners and friends. We Fax: 313-567-8861 know you want to be kept informed that have been placed throughout www.elmwoodhistoriccemetery.org known as Bloody Run. This battle marked the height of on rule changes or development issues the cemetery grounds. We would like Chief Pontiac’s siege of Detroit, which he was forced to that affect your lot as well as information to thank the Mary Thompson Office Hours abandon three months later. about cemetery activities. If you have a new address, phone number or e-mail Foundation for helping us provide our Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm The only portion of Bloody Run Creek that is exposed address, please let us know by phone, families a place to rest as they visit Sat: 9am - noon today lies in Elmwood Cemetery. It runs north-south mail or e-mail. their loved ones in the mausoleum or Cemetery Hours (May-Sept.) along the pond road in the valley. Visit Elmwood and look over the restored pond area. 7am - 7pm, Daily imagine the terror felt by the British as they were ambushed over the eastern ridge by Chief Pontiac’s men. Elmwood CEMETERY TOURS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LOTS AVAILABLE! NEWSLETTER 2013 Elmwood Cemetery has a lively tour program with guided walking tours. These tours Elmwood Cemetery has prime lots available for individuals and families. In addition, the Cemetery vary from our general tour to specific interest tours concerning the Civil War, African working with the Historic Elmwood Foundation has designated nine large family lots available for Americans, Art & Architecture, our Landscaping or any particular area requested. purchase. The lots are located throughout the property and range in size from 20’ x 20’ to 20’ x 30’. Proceeds from all tours are given to the Historic Elmwood Foundation. Members of They are the perfect size for your family mausoleum or large memorial. These special lots are only Message from Sandy McMillan, President, Trustees of Elmwood Cemetery the Historic Elmwood Foundation receive free tour admission depending upon their available through the Foundation and include a donation to the Foundation. Please contact the Spring has arrived! Please visit Elmwood to witness our level of donation. Non-members incur a charge of $5 per person for regular tours. office staff if you are interested in viewing any of our prime individual or family lots. splashes of color throughout the grounds from our daffodils, Advance reservations are required for all tours. Please contact the office staff to tulips, hyacinths, lilies and other perennial plants to our lilac arrange your tour. Board of Trustees bushes and dogwood trees. The grass is green from the winter snow and spring rain and provides a lovely back drop to our General tours start at 10 a.m. and will be available May through October. Advance Francis W. McMillan II reservations are required. Our tour guides will share with tour participants the President arboretum and spring color. Elmwood is breathtaking. interesting stories of those laid to rest here at Elmwood. Our tours are held in all This is one of our busiest seasons with families visiting loved weather and are walking tours. We do have a small transportation vehicle to assist Michael Bernard, Esq. ones on Mother’s, Father’s and Memorial days. School children the elderly or disabled but use of the vehicle must be arranged in advance. Vice President and Secretary Allen Ledyard and special interest groups participate in our very active tour Regular Tours will be held on: Vice President and Treasurer program, and special events. We encourage you to take advantage of all Elmwood offers. • Saturday, May 11 • Monday, July 22 • Saturday, Oct 12 John S. Snyder • Monday, May 13 • Saturday, Aug 3 • Saturday, Oct 19 Assistant Treasurer Our staff is here six days a week to address your needs. Please • Monday, June 10 • Monday, Aug 12 • Saturday, Oct 26 Terry P. Book schedule an appointment with one of our memorial advisors should you want to learn about our • Saturday, June 15 • Monday, Sept 9 Special Interest Tours James Deutchman available lots. As always, we are honored that you have placed your trust in us. • Saturday, July 13 • Saturday, Sept 14 A minimum of 8 people is requested for a special interest tour. Time and date to be Mrs. Edward I. Book African American Heritage Tour privately arranged with Joan Capuano. OUR Experienced STAFF Honorary Elmwood has a new special tour highlighting key African Americans buried at Bus Tours Historic Elmwood the Cemetery. These special guided tours will be held monthly. The tour starts Bus Tours of forty individuals or less can also Michael Shukwit, Elmwood Cemetery Foundation at 10 a.m. and requires advance reservations. be accommodated. Director of Operations, has over 20 Board of Directors The dates are on Mondays: years of experience in the cemetery Terry P. Book Reservations for all tours can be made by President • June 17, July 15, Aug 12 and Sept 16 calling (313) 567-3453. business. Mr. Shukwit is responsible for Perennial Splits? managing the outside operations, Eileen McCarthy Elmwood is hoping to add beautiful buildings, capital improvements, Vice President perennials throughout the cemetery. If grounds, memorial/monument John S. Snyder We Invite You to Enjoy Elmwood… you are splitting the perennials in your cleaning, arboretum, gardens, and Treasurer garden, please consider donating your Michael Shukwit, Bonita Smith, Ciara Green-Lowe, working with the Foundation on its Director of Operations Director of Memorial Advisor Father Steven J. Kelly splits to the Cemetery. We will find a Administration Secretary Battle of Bloody Run Spring planting. If you, your friends or garden club are interested in adding to the beauty of the cemetery, there are many areas that are spot where they will be appreciated restoration and education plans. Duncan Campbell available for flowers. Please call Joan Capuano for more information. by our many visitors. Please drop your Bonita Smith, Director of Administration, has 20 years of experience in the industry. Her responsibilities splits off at the Cemetery garage, include managing the overall administration of Elmwood including record keeping, banking, and James Deutchman 250 years ago this July, the British and the Indians fought a fierce battle. In an attempt to break Chief Do you enjoy running, walking or biking with a group of friends? Please consider using Elmwood’s pathways. The office staff would be happy across from the gatehouse. While you Pontiac’s siege against Fort Detroit, British Captain James Dalyell urged Major Henry Gladwin to accounts receivable and payable. In addition, Ms. Smith provides guidance to customers on lot Karen Schrock, MS to make arrangements for a time that works best for you. are here, take a moment to say hello authorize a surprise attack on the Indians. Gladwin reluctantly agreed. to the office staff or drive through selection, mausoleums, and all other burial matters. Joan Frear Capuano Bird watching on our grounds provides a natural environment for dozens of different species. Executive Director At 2:30 a.m. on July 31, Dalyell began his intended surprise attack on the Indian encampment. the grounds to check our progress! If Ciara Green-Lowe, Elmwood Cemetery Memorial Advisor, has over 10 years customer service and sales you are unable to bring your splits to However, Pontiac had learned of Dalyell’s plan (perhaps from his French allies) and gathered more Artists are encouraged to come and sketch or photograph the many sculptures in the cemetery. If you have art of the Cemetery that you experience. She counsels customers on all burial matters including selection of lots and niches, Elmwood, please contact the office than 400 men to fight the British. Pontiac ordered nearly half the men to hide on the opposite side of would like to share with our visitors, please contact Joan Capuano. We will consider them for posting in our office and on the website. memorials, and tributes as well as preplanning needs. and we will make arrangements to a narrow bridge below the Indian encampment. As the British troops, some 200 soldiers, attempted Tours and Events Please look inside to find out more about what’s happening at Elmwood! pick them up. Thank you! Please contact our staff whenever the need arises by calling (313) 567-3453. to cross the bridge over Parent’s Creek, they were themselves victims of an ambush. Gunfire erupted from all sides devastating the British. Dalyell realized his plan was destined to fail and Request For Updated called for a retreat. Unfortunately, the call came too late. The only hope left for the British was to charge Contact Information 1200 Elmwood Avenue their way out of the battle. Dalyell and about sixty of his men were killed as a result of the fire fight. Thank You Detroit, Michigan 48207 There was so much blood spilled in the battle that the It is important that we know how to Phone: 313-567-3453 We know you appreciate the benches water in Parent’s Creek appeared red. The Creek became reach our lot owners and friends. We Fax: 313-567-8861 know you want to be kept informed that have been placed throughout www.elmwoodhistoriccemetery.org known as Bloody Run. This battle marked the height of on rule changes or development issues the cemetery grounds. We would like Chief Pontiac’s siege of Detroit, which he was forced to that affect your lot as well as information to thank the Mary Thompson Office Hours abandon three months later. about cemetery activities. If you have a new address, phone number or e-mail Foundation for helping us provide our Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm The only portion of Bloody Run Creek that is exposed address, please let us know by phone, families a place to rest as they visit Sat: 9am - noon today lies in Elmwood Cemetery. It runs north-south mail or e-mail. their loved ones in the mausoleum or Cemetery Hours (May-Sept.) along the pond road in the valley. Visit Elmwood and look over the restored pond area. 7am - 7pm, Daily imagine the terror felt by the British as they were ambushed over the eastern ridge by Chief Pontiac’s men.