FOX 2's Jason Carr visits the Detroit River, testing Metro-Detroiters on their knowledge on The War of 1812.
Want to learn more about The War of 1812?
You can visit this site here and also check out events happening this weekend in Detroit, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the war.
More than one million people are expected to visit the war ships on display to celebrate and learn more about American history and the role Detroit played in this significant battle. For more information on public tours and times, please visit www.1812Detroit.com.
Sept. 8 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Navy Festival, GM Renaissance Center 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard military band Noon-3 p.m. Red Wings alumni softball game, Lake St. Clair Metropark Noon-4 p.m. USS De Wert public tours Noon-5 p.m. USCGC Katmai Bay public tours 2-2:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard search-and-rescue demo 3-4:30 p.m. GM military country music concert with Darryl Worley
Sept. 9 11 a.m. - 4p.m. Chef Ahoy cooking competition, Grosse Pointe War Memorial 10 a.m.-4 p.m. US Brig Niagara public tours 10 a.m.-tba Navy Festival, GM Renaissance Center 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps military band, GM Renaissance Center Noon USS Hurricane returns to Detroit Noon Detroit Lions game appearance Noon-3 p.m. USCGC Katmai Bay public tours Noon-7 p.m. USS De Wert public tours 5-7 p.m. 1812 Committee farewell event Sept. 10 Noon Ville de Quebec frigate departure, Canada 1 p.m. USCGC Katmai Bay departure 1 p.m. USS Hurricane departure 1:30 p.m. USS De Wert departure 1:30 p.m. US Brig Niagara departure
Monday, May 13 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:03:13 GMT
WCSX will be at Roy O'Brien Ford in St. Clair Shores and Malarkey's in Westland collecting donations for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke until 7:00 p.m. Monday.
WCSX will be at Roy O'Brien Ford in St. Clair Shores and Malarkey's in Westland collecting donations for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke until 7:00 p.m. Monday.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:39:59 GMT
In a nondescript building in a Warren commercial park, an amazing animal clinic and hospital called All About Animals is doing good work for pets and their owners.
In a nondescript building in a Warren commercial park, an amazing animal clinic and hospital called All About Animals is doing good work for pets and their owners.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:33:58 GMT
This time we're talking about a new requirement in Royal Oak that has some dog owners taking out $1 million insurance policies on their pooches. Plus, Waterford Township is considering repealing their
Should owners of dangerous dogs have to take out $1 million insurance policies? Are pit bull bans a good idea? Plus, should the minimum wage be raised to $15 an hour?
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:01:16 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:55:04 GMT
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said Don Graunstadt.
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said the CEO of North American Operations for the electric car company.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:19:58 GMT
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:43:34 GMT
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
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