The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald: A Dramatic Retelling

Schedule

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm

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Location

Troy Recreation Center | Troy, MI

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The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald: A Dramatic Retelling Edmund Fitzgerald
Saturday November 8, 4pm
$10 per Person | Recommended for ages 12 & older
On November 10, 1975, the freighter S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald was caught in a terrible storm and sank in Lake Superior. Twenty-nine men perished. Join us as we revisit this tragedy using narration, dramatic reading, and sound effects.
This program takes place at Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI) and includes light refreshments.
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What to Expect
When you arrive, please head to room 304/305 at Troy Community Center (highlighted in blue on the map below). Please be sure to arrive with your whole party as reservations will be under the name of the person who made them.
This is a dramatic telling of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerlad. It will include recorded and live sound effects such as the real radio broadcast from that fateful evening.
Light refreshments will be available before and after the program including gluten-free and sugar-free options.
If you have accessibility questions, please click here to visit our accessibility page or contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help!
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Troy Recreation Center, 3179 Livernois Rd,Troy, Michigan, United States

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Troy Historic Village

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