Garden Party in Palmer Woods: Palmer Park's Light Up the Cabin fundraiser!
About this Event
Tickets: PalmerParkParty2026.eventbrite.com
Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 4-7 pm
Enjoy a summertime party at a magnificent mansion and gardens in Detroit's historic Palmer Woods neighborhood (just north of Palmer Park) to raise funds for People for Palmer Park’s "Light up the Cabin" campaign. Tickets are only sold in advance and you will receive a precise address with your tickets.
Funds raised will help continue the restoration of Palmer Park's 1880's Historic Log Cabin and also support People for Palmer Park's ongoing efforts to revitalize and beautify this regional destination for all ages. The Cabin was designed in 1885 for Senator Thomas and his wife Lizzie Merrill by legendary architects George D. Mason and Zachariah Rice who later mentored famed Detroit Architect Albert Kahn. Read more about this landmark. Palmer Woods was once part of Senator Thomas & Lizzie Palmer's estate and farmland.
Silent Auction • Garden Party • Delicious Food & Wine • Tour a portion of the home • Live Jazz • Desserts … and much more.
Enjoy delicious locally-prepared food, sip on wines, bid on fabulous items in the Silent Auction, listen to the jazz and creative sounds of celebrated bassist Marion Hayden (Kresge Eminent Artist) with her ensemble— plus tour a portion of the home and luxuriate around the lush gardens. Just as our homeowners are dedicated to preserving and restoring their historic Richard Marr-designed home in Palmer Woods, they are adament about supporting the restoration of the Palmer Park Log Cabin, an important landmark and architectural treasure.
We will also have a Silent Auction, with unique experiences and special opportunities!
Sponsorship opportunities available:
Email us at [email protected] for details
or call (313) 757-2751
The Log Cabin looks magical since the City of Detroit rebuilt the roof, foundation, porch, and exterior. People for Palmer Park (PFPP) raised funds for the restoration of the stained glass windows (Sevonty Restorations) and the wooden Dutch front door, the kitchen, and downstairs Victorian pocket doors (Darren Lasko of Detroit Millwork). PFPP has also raised funds to upgrade the electricity (thanks to the support of the IBEW Detroit electricians' union), and purchased and install period-similar lighting fixtures throughout the cabin and exterior. The downstairs main rooms and hallway have been beautifully painted and a new exhibition system will allow us to display art, photographs and historical artifacts and documents without damaging the walls! A grant from the Michigan Architectural Foundation has allowed us to restore the kitchen and Mrs. Palmer's original Detroit Jewel Stove.
But there is still much to do to complete the restoration and this event will take us many steps forward to repair and restore all the woodwork and staircase, finish the second floor, landscape the exterior and more!
How your help will benefit Palmer Park
Your support also will help People for Palmer Park, a 501(c)(3) charity, continue organizing recreational programs, beautification activities, and revitalization throughout the Park. In the Log Cabin, the ongoing restoration work will allow us to present more special events, concerts, art exhibits, educational gatherings, storytimes and children's activities, weddings, and celebrations of all kinds.
Future projects include: restoring the stairway, floors and other beautiful woodwork throughout the cabin, painting the upstairs walls, landscaping, rebuilding the chimney covers, installing a heating and cooling system, and more. PFPP is working hard to totally restore this legendary home, built and designed by legendary architects Geoge D. Mason and Zachariah Rice in 1885 for Senator Thomas and Lizzie Merrill Palmer. The Palmers donated the land and the cabin to the City of Detroit as a public park for, as Senator Palmer stated "for the good of everyone."
You will be sent a detailed map, address, parking directions and more details the week of the event. All tickets must be purchased in advance. For more info visit peopleforpalmerpark.org or contact [email protected] or call Barbara Barefield, 313-574-6847. Tickets are not refundable.
Garden Party • Silent Auction • Food & Wine • Music • Celebration at the
Please join us!
Tickets: PalmerParkParty2026.eventbrite.com
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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