On Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 P.M. , Grosse Ile author Jean Scheffler will appear at the museum to discuss and sign copies of her critically-acclaimed book, “The Sugar House.”

The book resulted from Jean following her dream to “tell a story that needs to be told for the next generation”.

The Sugar House

by Jean Scheffler

Loosely based on events from her grandfather’s life, she hopes to excite young readers in a love for the city their ancestors helped build and help others reflect through their own passed down stories and memories.

A gripping historical fiction that will transport you back in time to the Detroit of the 1920's - a world of speakeasies, gangsters, auto barons, flappers, lawlessness and innovation.

Joe, a young boy growing up in Detroit, navigates between his family's strong Polish traditions and the electric atmosphere of America's fastest growing city.

Books will be available for purchase that evening for $15.