Education & History

(844) 973-6287 Open to women holding an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Advances gender equity for women and girls though research, education and advocacy. Monthly interest...

PO Box 130733, AA 48113 Classes and cultural enrichment activities for adults and children, including classes in Chinese language (3 yrs.–adult), calligraphy, yo-yo, musical instruments, and Chen-style Taiji. Meets Sept.-June,...

Ken Baumann (734) 439-7657 Discussion and presentations from local and national experts. Topics include battles, leaders, politicians, civilians, and other aspects of the Civil War. Meets Sept.-June, (no Dec. meeting), 2nd Mon....

Promotes the cultural and economic benefits of preserving Ann Arbor’s historic resources. Active committees address education and advocacy. Meetings are called as needed. historicA2@gmail.com V

(734) 662-9355 1923 Geddes Founded by Rudolf Steiner in 1923. Provides resources to support inner development and cultural transformation “in order to create a future worthy of the human being.” Online listing of events,...

Cooks, food writers, nutritionists, collectors, students, and others interested in the study of culinary history and gastronomy meet for regular monthly programs (open to guests) and for themed dinners twice a year. Publishes...

Marcia McCrary (734) 483-2799 P.O. Box 7155, AA 48107 Members trace family histories and work to preserve the histories of local families. Publishes Family History Capers quarterly. Meets Jan.-May & Sept.-Nov., 4th Sun....

921 Church (734) 662-5529 Welcomes students and scholars from around the world to form an international, intercultural, inter-spiritual living-learning community. Resident and educational programs, events, and activities...

Carol Finerman, (734) 995-4485; Elise Weisbach, (734) 996-5706 Collects and preserves oral histories, documents, photographs, and artifacts of local Jewish history. Speakers, workshops, and seminars. Open to all....

Members learn about, view collections of, or get hands-on experience with surveying, excavating and/or curating artifacts. Public welcome. Free meetings with local and international speakers, Sept.-May, 3rd Thurs. 7:30 p.m., U-M...

Ton Broos, (734) 994-9276 PO Box 4592, AA 48106 Promotes Netherlands and Dutch-speaking Belgium-related social, cultural, and scientific activities. Lecturers, musical performances, annual picnic and St. Nicholas party, and...

Christine Brummer, (313) 610-2387 Preserves historic character of Old West Side neighborhood. Sponsors homes tour in Sept., a children’s festival in May or June, and other events; publishes Old West Side News. Annual dues...

(734) 662-9092 500 N. Main at corner of Beakes & E. Kingsley Programs Feb.-Apr. & Sept.-Nov., 3rd Sun. 2 p.m. at various locations. Dues $15, family $25, seniors $10, senior couple $19. Museum on Main Street open Sat.,...