# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In Her Garden - Honoring Marion Alger
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 12:45 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: In recognition of Women’s History Month, we honor the legacy of Marion Alger, whose generous gift of her family home, The Moorings, shaped what would later become The War Memorial. A devoted steward of the estate, Marion’s care for her home, gardens, and community has earned her the affectionate distinction of the Mother of The Moorings. Her original intent for the property to serve as a place for educational, cultural, and charitable activity continues to guide our mission today.

Event Details
This special Sunday afternoon begins with a historically inspired luncheon, reminiscent of what Marion may have enjoyed with family, friends, and neighbors when The Moorings was still the Alger family home. Following dessert, The War Memorial’s in-house historian, Betsy Alexander, will present an engaging talk on Marion’s life and legacy, including her commitment to community service, lifelong devotion to gardening, and her enduring friendship with landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman.

The program concludes with a live floral demonstration, with light audience participation, led by a professional designer and featuring traditional arrangements inspired by Marion’s favorite flowers. Guests will leave with simple techniques they can adapt in their own homes, reflecting the care and beauty that defined Marion’s life and legacy.

Tickets
Single Ticket: $65
Table of 8: $480

Menu
We apologize, but due to the nature of this event, menu substitutions cannot be made

Old Detroit Maurice Salad
A hearty Detroit classic of julienned ham, turkey, swiss cheese and tangy dressing
Served with Ciabatta rolls and butter

Hot Tin Roof Sundae
Bourbon vanilla bean ice cream/ Saunders hot fudge/ spanish peanuts
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grosse-pointe/in-her-garden-honoring-marion-alger/200029664482157
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, womens-history-month
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grosse Pointe
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States, Michigan 48236
- **lat**: 42.38669
- **long**: -82.89747
- **full address**: 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States, Michigan 48236, 32 Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726, United States, Grosse Pointe

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is In Her Garden - Honoring Marion Alger being held?
  - **A:** In Her Garden - Honoring Marion Alger takes place on Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 12:45 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 12:45 pm at 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States, Michigan 48236, 32 Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726, United States, Grosse Pointe.
- **Q**: Who is organizing In Her Garden - Honoring Marion Alger?
  - **A:** In Her Garden - Honoring Marion Alger is organized by The War Memorial.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** In Her Garden - Honoring Marion Alger is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grosse Pointe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If In Her Garden - Honoring Marion Alger sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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