The Greater West
Bloomfield Historical Society presents Civil War Era: Michigan Military Academy Walk with General Copeland presentation. Civil War era history will be highlighted with a guided stroll around the former 1878-1908 Michigan Military Academy (MMA) on the grounds of the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s campus. During the brief 30-year life of the school it was deemed the "West Point of the West." Dave
Finney, nationally recognized Civil War authority, will give a presentation on Union General Copeland whose home, known as "the castle", later was part of the MMA. Join us at 10 a.m. in the St. Mary’s Dining Hall, 3535
Indian Trail, Orchard Lake.Brunch included. $15 and $10 to GWBHS members and Time
Travelers. Reservations by Oct. 19 to Carole, 313.929.3543.
