Episodes

  • Our Upcoming Book
    Jul 24 2025

    Join The War Memorial President & CEO, Maria Miller as she talks with local author, Lisa Lark.

    Lisa is working with The War Memorial to produce a book centered on military members from the Grosse Pointes who passed away during their service. This project is actively asking for the community's help on information and stories about these fallen heroes.

    If you'd like to contribute to the book, or have information on a servicemember from Grosse Pointe who passed away while serving in the military, please visit warmemorial.org/heroes-project

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    43 mins
  • Tommy Dilger
    Jun 16 2025

    Join The War Memorial President & CEO, Maria Miller as she talks with documentary filmmaker, Tommy Dilger.

    Tommy is a recent graduate of Savannah College of Art & Design, and will be screening his documentary film, Skip Liberty: Shooting in Vietnam, at The War Memorial on June 18th, 2025.

    If you'd like to hear more from Tommy Dilger, and his company History Fix, visit www.historyfix.com

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    37 mins
  • History Hang with Betsy
    Mar 3 2025

    Join The War Memorial President & CEO, Maria Miller for an exciting talk with our own Historical Education Coordinator, Betsy Alexander.

    Topics include Betsy's professional history, our current Library restoration work, and some historical anecdotes about The War Memorial and the Alger family.

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    51 mins
  • Community Impact of Donations
    Nov 27 2024

    Join The War Memorial President & CEO, Maria Miller for a 3-part episode as she talks with our Development and Community Engagement teams, as well as Katrina Pipasts, the National Director of Planned Giving Services for Northern Trust.

    Topics include the impact that donations have on our community, how you can support our mission, and the benefits of planned giving.

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    51 mins
  • A Bonus Veterans Day Episode
    Nov 11 2024

    For our bonus Veterans Day episode, join President & CEO, Maria Miller as she talks with retired National Guard Major General, Rolf Mammen.

    With General Mammen's stories ranging from his pilot career in both the military and private sector, to information about Selfridge Air National Guard Base, and even some cooking and entertaining tips to use in retirement.

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    47 mins
  • Friendly Conversation
    Oct 21 2024

    Join The War Memorial's President & CEO, Maria Miller as she speaks with our friends Jamie Rae Turnbull of The Schaap Center, and Mark Heppner of The Ford House. This light and jovial conversation includes topics that range from coexisting in the same industry, to the fun aspects of directing nonprofit organizations.

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    50 mins
  • Chef Joe Paxton
    Sep 16 2024

    Join The War Memorial's President & CEO, Maria Miller as she speaks with our very own Executive Chef, Joe Paxton about the inner workings of a kitchen, his experiences in cooking, and the colorful back kitchen language that is portrayed in many movies and shows.

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    41 mins
  • Wedding Season
    Jul 26 2024

    Join The War Memorial's President & CEO, Maria Miller as she speaks with Director of Hospitality, Alondra Benoit and Manager of Sales & Events, Nicole Holowaty to discuss wedding season 2024, and much more!

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    36 mins