The War Memorial
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Live music, community events, dinner shows, live speakers and more bring to life the incredible rooms of The War Memorial. Whether you enjoy a musical performance on our back lawn with the historic steps of the Alger House as a stage, or take in a lecture in the brand new Fred M. Alger Center, you w
Upcoming Experiences
Puzzle Palooza — The War Memorial
Puzzle Palooza — The War Memorial
Get ready for a night of fast hands, sharp minds, and friendly competition! At Puzzle Palooza, teams of 2, 4—or even the whole family— will race the clock and each other in a timed puzzle showdown for prizes and bragging rights inside the historic War Memorial mansion.
VetConnect Seminar Series: Support for Those Who Served — The War Memorial
VetConnect Seminar Series: Support for Those Who Served — The War Memorial
For the next Vet Connect Seminar at The War Memorial, join us as we welcome Lindell Holm of Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, and Eric Crawford of Great Lakes National Cemetery.
Tea and Treasures: A Toast to America at 250 with Detroit Opera — The War Memorial
Tea and Treasures: A Toast to America at 250 with Detroit Opera — The War Memorial
Enjoy Tea and Treasures: a refined afternoon of tea, sweet and savory bites, and exceptional vocal performances by the Detroit Opera Resident Artists honoring America at 250.
Vet-To-Vet — The War Memorial
Vet-To-Vet — The War Memorial
Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie at The War Memorial. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.
War Memorial History Tour — The War Memorial
War Memorial History Tour — The War Memorial
The War Memorial’s Historic Tour offers an intimate journey through the elegant Alger House — a home steeped in nearly a century of stories.
Veterans Resource Fair — The War Memorial
Veterans Resource Fair — The War Memorial
Join us for the Veterans Resource Fair, a one-stop event dedicated to supporting those who have served.
Sing to Love: Valentine's Day Dinner and Concert — The War Memorial
Sing to Love: Valentine's Day Dinner and Concert — The War Memorial
Second Saturdays at TWM: We LOVE the Olympics! — The War Memorial
Second Saturdays at TWM: We LOVE the Olympics! — The War Memorial
An Evening with Alasdiar Fraser & Natalie Haas — The War Memorial
An Evening with Alasdiar Fraser & Natalie Haas — The War Memorial
Open Mic Night — The War Memorial
Open Mic Night — The War Memorial
War Memorial History Tour — The War Memorial
War Memorial History Tour — The War Memorial
Jazz Brunch Featuring the Dave Bennett Band — The War Memorial
Jazz Brunch Featuring the Dave Bennett Band — The War Memorial
Heroes Project — The War Memorial
Heroes Project — The War Memorial
CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES
Ski Hi Club 2026
Ski Hi Club 2026
Classes and Activities
Classes and Activities
Youth Enrichment
Youth Enrichment
Adult Enrichment
Adult Enrichment
Drivers Education
Drivers Education
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The Portrait of General Alger — The War Memorial
The Portrait of General Alger — The War Memorial
Like a great old film, the portrait of Russell A. Alger Sr., now hanging in Alger House Library, has carried an air of mystery for more than 125 years. The painting, displayed since November 2025, creates a powerful visual and historical link between the Alger family legacy and the site itself.
Inside The Memorial — Our Podcast
Inside The Memorial — Our Podcast
Take a Tour of the Alger House
Take a Tour of the Alger House
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