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Church Tours  National Shrine of the Little Flower - The National Shrine of the Little Flower was founded as a Catholic parish in 1925, just prior to the canonization of St. Therese of Lisieux, known as ""The Little Flower.” The church was designated a National Shrine by the National Conference of Bishops in 1998. The Church building is one of the finest examples of Art Deco in the country, known for its 90-foot Charity Crucifixion Tower. The entire church is built with Massachusetts granite and Indiana limestone interspersed with stone blocks from America's states and territories. Each is carved with the state name and flower. Around the base of the tower are several writings taken from scripture, quotes from Presidents Lincoln and Washington, a variety of crosses and the cornerstone dated 1929 in roman numerals. Docents are available for tours on a daily basis 248-541-4122 www.shrinechurch.comEscaping Slavery … The Underground Railroad - Shortly after the founding of the First Congregational Church in 1844, it served as a safehouse of the Underground Railroad. Members of the congregation played an active role in smuggling ""Freedom Seekers"" to Canada. Due to its vital role in the Underground Railroad movement, the Church offers a dramatic and educational Underground Railroad ""tour"" within its historic edifice based on the lives of those who endured those perilous times 313-831-4080 www.friendsofthefirst.com
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