The Oldest, Still-Operating Church in Michigan
There are two churches in Michigan that can be referred to as the “oldest operating” one. So let’s take ‘em one at a time.
1) This massive, gorgeous church had small beginnings in 1701 as a tiny chapel in the new Fort Ponchartrain du Detroit, which was eventually shortened to just plain ‘Detroit’. The chapel was dedicated on July 26, the feast day of Sainte Anne, and therefore was christened ‘
Ste. Anne de Detroit’. Over the next 185 years, the chapel was re-built with additions, improvements, and repairs until 1886 when the eighth edition became the permanent one we know today. An original 1818 cornerstone is a part of the current church.
The Oldest, Still-Operating Church in Michigan
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River cruise teaches Detroit s French history during 2-hour Sunday tour
Darlene A. White
Many Michiganians know about Detroit’s French connection, which will be spotlighted during a cruise on Sunday.
The Alliance Française de Détroit French History Cruise is a two-hour tour that will teach passengers about the city’s French heritage.
“The French History Cruise is an opportunity for guests to gain awareness of the French history of D’étroit “The Strait” and a reminder of our connection not only to France and Canada across the border, but to many francophone countries around the world,” said Stephanie Potier, a French teacher at Bloomfield Hills Schools. “It’s an invitation to celebrate French language and heritage.”