Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Last HSGL Summer Walking Tour


Church & State
Saturday, August 23, 2014 - 10:00 am
Lansing City Hall Plaza - 124 W. Michigan Ave.

Join us for a stroll past some of Lansing's most prominent buildings that ring Capitol Square.  Stops include Lansing City Hall, the Billie Farnum building, the Chamberlain Building (the post office), the Capitol building, the Capitol Mall, First Presbyterian Church, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and Central United Methodist Church.  The tour will conclude with the opportunity to enter into St. Paul's, and see their lovely stained glass windows while enjoying some cookies and punch with their members!


Please note that all HSGL walking tours are free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.


Monday, July 7, 2014

HSGL July Walking Tours

Join HSGL this month for three more Lansing walking tours!

REO Town
*New Tour for 2014*
Saturday, July 12, 2014 – 10:00 am
Tour meets at the LBWL Grand Trunk Depot
Buildings and sited featured include the depot, the REO Factory and REO Clubhouse site, two historic filling stations, and a former bank, among others.

Downtown Alleyways
*New Tour for 2014*
Thursday, July 24 – 7:00 pm
Meets at Lansing City Hall Plaza
Explore the backsides of Lansing’s downtown buildings, and learn about the important functions that alleyways have served.

Lost Lansing
Saturday, July 26 – 10:00 am
Tour meets at Lansing City Hall Plaza

Lost buildings include the wooden capitol building, Lansing’s only octagon house, the Barnes Castle, the old Post Office and City Hall building, and others.

All tours are free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted.