April 10, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Walking Tour: Creating Michigan: Key Moments in U-M’s Early History: U-M Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory

Explore the first 70 years of U-M history, from the University’s Native American land accession and its origins in Detroit in 1817 to its move to Ann Arbor and emergence as a research university after 1837. We’ll traverse the original 40-acre campus, learning about the professors, presidents, and students who walked the Diag nearly two centuries ago.

Guided walking tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.5 hours; 0.6 miles.

*** Meet at the steps of Angell Hall facing State Street. ***

Tour will take place in rain or snow, but will be cancelled for severe weather (registrants will be notified via email).

Registration required.

435 S State St, Ann Arbor. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2urv8vu. Free. [email protected]. https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/ 734-763-2230.

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