The island was landscaped in the 1880s & served as a staging ground by the U.S. military during World War II for a re-enactment of a Pacific island invasion by the Navy and Marine Corps.
The many planetarium shows at the Crankbrook Institute include "Young Stargazers Sky Journey," where one can embark on an exciting and educational journey through the night sky and the planets.
Fanatic Fact: The Octopus toss started in 1952 when the Red Wings played at the Detroit Olympia by fan Pete Cusimano.
