Speakers Gene & Barbara Scott

Gene Scott is a retired editor and teacher who has published four books on the histories of Michigan towns. His third book, Detroit's Early Villages and Old Neighborhoods, traces the histories of the 44 towns that once were within the present city limits of Detroit. It also provides information about the city's historic neighborhoods, many of which date into the 19th century. The book was expanded into an exhibit called "Metro Detroit Neighborhoods" which ran for 18 months at the Detroit Historical Museum. Their presentation includes a 20-minute audio-visual show highlighting many of the old towns and neighborhoods of Detroit. Another audio-visual presentation and talk, based on his most recent and award-winning book, Michigan Shadow Towns, also is available.

Gene & Barbara Scott