Conference Agenda

Showcasing the splendor of late nineteenth and early twentieth century Detroit, this daytime tour will visit Belle Isle Park, affectionately known as the “Jewel of Detroit.” Designed in the 1880s, this Frederick Law Olmstead park is on an island positioned in the international waters of the Detroit River. The park contains several historic public landmarks, including the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.  

 Back on the mainland, we will tour Pewabic Pottery. Founded by Mary Chase Perry Stratton in 1903, Pewabic is one of the country's oldest continually operating potteries. Pewabic tiles can be found adorning the exteriors and interiors of many buildings and homes throughout Detroit. We will then visit Michigan Central Station, a former passenger rail station, and former iconic “ruin” of Detroit, in the city’s historic Corktown neighborhood. Originally constructed in 1912, Michigan Central recently emerged as a historic preservation success after a massive 10-year renovation that included contributions from skilled carpenters, mason, and craftspeople from across the globe.    

This daytime tour is by bus and will leave from the Conference hotel, the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, at 12:00 pm and will return to the hotel at approximately 5:00 pm. Lunch is not provided on this tour. Light snacks and beverages will be provided on the bus.