wir laden Euch herzlich ein zu unserem GPWA-Ausflug mit Tour am

Samstag, den 24. Oktober

Tour begins at 10:30 am

Pewabic Pottery

10125 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48214

Meet outside at ENTRY of Building

We will start tour at 10:30 am

AND afterwards

the Shepherd

1265 Parkview Street
Detroit, MI 38214

the Shepherd: Detroit’s Historic Cultural Hub

Lunch will immediately follow the tour

Approximately 1:00 pm or earlier

Sindbad’s Restaurant & Marina

Dockside Dining. Detroit Tradition.

100 St Clair Ave, Detroit, MI 48214

Click here for website

Gluten-free and vegan options available

The tour is provided at no cost.

Please note that lunch expenses are the responsibility of each guest.

Wir bitten um verbindliche Reservierung bis spätestens 18. Oktober per Email an
info@gpwa-usa.com unter Mitteilung Eurer Gäste mit Namen.Wir freuen uns auf Euch!

About the Speaker:

In 1985, Professor and GPWA Member, Elisabeth Thoburn arrived in the United States from Dresden, former East Germany, with little English and little knowledge of American culture. She received a master’s degree in art history with specialization in Western, Asian, and Middle Eastern art from the University of Michigan. She taught at Washtenaw Community College for 30 years and chaired the Humanities Department for 10 years. She recently “retired”. Elisabeth now focuses her time on her grandchildren, runs an Airbnb, and loves to give tours in Detroit.

Pewabic Pottery is one of the oldest continuously operating potteries in the United States, located in Detroit, Michigan, and renowned for its distinctive iridescent glazes. Founded in 1903 by artist and educator Mary Chase Perry Stratton and kiln specialist Horace James Caulkins, the studio combined artistic vision with advanced ceramic technology.

Their singular mission is to enrich the human spirit through clay. When you learn about Pewabic, you learn about the history of Detroit.

The Shepherd is a century-old Romanesque-style church transformed into a cultural arts center with multi-faceted programming. The adaptive reuse of the church, designed by Peterson Rich Office (PRO), includes two exhibition spaces, a public library curated by Asmaa Walton of Black Art Library, a performing arts theater, and workshop space for the community.

A Detroit Riverfront Legacy Since 1949

Sindbad’s began in 1949 as a humble riverfront gathering place—and has grown into a beloved Detroit institution. Founded by brothers-in-law Buster Blancke and Van VanHollebecke, the restaurant has been a staple for boaters, families, and seafood lovers for over 70 years. Today, the Blancke family proudly carries on the tradition, serving up fresh Great Lakes fish, Angus steaks, and our famous house-made clam chowder with the same welcoming spirit. From a Prohibition-era speakeasy to a second-generation family business, Sindbad’s remains rooted in community, quality, and the joy of a good meal by the water.