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The gravesite of Col. John Francis Hamtramck will get some new additions on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The park is located at 8648 Jos. Campau. The ceremony will begin at 1pm.
Representatives of the following organizations - The Sons of the American Revolution, The Daughters of the American Revolution, and The Sons of the Revolution will add three new historical markers to his gravesite. All three groups have a long history of honoring veterans.
The event will include guest speakers, and ceremonial cannon firing. Representatives of local veteran groups also will be present.
The Hamtramck Historical Museum, which is sponsoring the event, will be open throughout the day. The public is invited to attend the event and visit the museum at 9525 Jos. Campau.
The event will also mark the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Hamtramck as a city in 1922. For information email the Hamtramck Historical Museum at hamtramckhistory@gmail com or call 313-690-9390.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Veteran's Memorial Park, 8612 Joseph Campau St,Hamtramck,MI,United States