Registration
Caroline is available by appointment for a fee, in addition to occasional FREE tours listed on the homepage. Accordingly, to arrange for a running, walking, step-on bus tour or presentation at a date/time convenient for you, please contact carcook900@gmail.com.
We invent cities. We create streets and we construct buildings. Whether the structures are historic, brand new, a combination of both, or a glimpse into our future, they provide a creative portrayal of our collective story of our “place”, our built environment. No one architectural style is more important than another…they are all invaluable pages in our city’s scrapbook. Each building tells a story as we physically move through time. Part One includes buildings prior to Urban Renewal.
In the month of November, when we are counting our blessings…
Time, Talent, Treasures Walking Tour
This is the history of philanthropy in Grand Rapids. We are a success story of ordinary citizens and courageous leaders who never stop believing in our community and our future. From our earliest settlers in the nineteenth century until present time, our city has been blessed with a spirit of generosity in vision and action. Criss-cross downtown to visit those places and spaces which were gifted to us to enjoy. For better. For good. For all.
Twinklin’ Holiday Lights Walking Tour
Are you feeling festive, fun, and frisky? Come dressed in your finest holiday sweater or tutu or tights as we celebrate the holiday season together. Experience downtown Grand Rapids bejeweled and illuminated with both contemporary and nostalgic lighting displays. The group will trot by uniquely special places, some of which will evoke warm feelings from Christmas’s past. And as a gesture of community kindness, we will give vouchers for meals at Dégagé Ministries for those we pass who may be in need.
Twinklin’ Holiday Lights Walking Tour
Are you feeling festive, fun, and frisky? Come dressed in your finest holiday sweater or tutu or tights as we celebrate the holiday season together. Experience downtown Grand Rapids bejeweled and illuminated with both contemporary and nostalgic lighting displays. The group will pass by uniquely special places, some of which will evoke warm feelings from Christmas’s past. And as a gesture of community kindness, we will give vouchers for meals at Dégagé Ministries for those we pass who may be in need.