{"id":6626,"date":"2024-12-16T21:18:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T02:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/?page_id=6626"},"modified":"2025-05-22T14:42:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:42:57","slug":"2025-annual-meeting-and-symposium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/2025-annual-meeting-and-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 A.H.S. Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Thursday June 25th &#8211; Saturday June 27th, 202<\/strong>6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please check as needed as we are continuously updating this page.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Our first in person AHS Symposium will be held by the Great Lakes Branch of the Society June 25th-27th, 2026 in Detroit Michigan. Our theme will be a Celebration of American Heraldry, as apart of the US Semi-Quincentennial. This page is where you can find details regarding registration and accommodations; as well as list of sessions and speakers; sponsorship and vendor opportunities; and much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early registration is now live and closes <strong><em>April 30th, 2026<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposals for papers (presentations) are due by <strong><em>December 30th, 2025<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposals for themed sessions and workshops are due by <strong><em>July 31st, 2025<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block rate for host hotel closes <em><strong>May 22nd, 2026<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late registration begins <strong><em>May 1st, 2026 <\/em><\/strong>and ends <em><strong>June 19th<\/strong><\/em> <em>(late fees apply, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/2025-annual-meeting-and-symposium\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">registration page<\/a> for details).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AHS_branch_GreatLakes_blackoutlines-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AHS_branch_GreatLakes_blackoutlines-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AHS_branch_GreatLakes_blackoutlines-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AHS_branch_GreatLakes_blackoutlines-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AHS_branch_GreatLakes_blackoutlines-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AHS_branch_GreatLakes_blackoutlines-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AHS_branch_GreatLakes_blackoutlines-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AHS_branch_GreatLakes_blackoutlines-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The Badge of the Great Lakes Branch, AHS<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Quick Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/2025-annual-meeting-and-symposium\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/2025-annual-meeting-and-symposium\/sessions-workshops\/\">Sessions &amp; Workshops<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/2025-annual-meeting-and-symposium\/bursaries-patrons\/\">Bursaries &amp; Sponsorships<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/2025-annual-meeting-and-symposium\/vendors-exhibitors\/\">Vendors &amp; Exhibitors<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule of Events<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a great weekend of informative talks, workshops, panels, excursions, and much more! For more details please follow the links provided. Add ons to your attendance pass are marked with an &#8220;*&#8221;, add on fees are given on the registration page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday June 25th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Set up day and Welcome Reception <\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">12:00PM-5:00PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">7:30PM Onwards<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Vendor Set Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Welcome Reception <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Exhibits Hall, St. Paul&#8217;s Cathedral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> St. Paul&#8217;s Cathedral<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday June 26th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Opening Ceremonies, Day One of Sessions, and Excursions<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">9:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">10:00AM-2:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">12:00-1:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">2:30-5:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">8:00PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Opening Ceremonies <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sessions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Lunch Break <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Excursions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Compline (offered by the Cathedral Dean)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cathedral Nave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">St. Paul&#8217;s Cathedral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Barth Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Varied<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cathedral Quire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday June 27th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Investiture of Fellows, Day Two of Sessions, Keynote Speaker, Annual Meeting, Gala<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">8:00-9:15AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">9:30-10:00AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">10:00AM-2:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">12:00-1:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">2:30-3:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">3:40-4:30PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">6:00-7:00PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">7:00PM Onwards<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Board of Governors Meeting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Fellows Investiture  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sessions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Lunch Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Keynote Speaker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Annual General Meeting <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cocktail Reception<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Gala Banquet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cathedral Quire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">St. Paul&#8217;s Cathedral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Barth Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cathedral Nave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cathedral Nave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Amnesia Bar, Motor City Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Amnesia Ballroom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday June 28th (unofficial day)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Offerings from the Cathedral for late Departures<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">7:30AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">8:15AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">11:00AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">4:00PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Matins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Said Mass<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sung Mass<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Choral Evensong<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cathedral Chapel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cathedral Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cathedral Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cathedral Church<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Host: The Cathedral Church of St. Paul<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Designed by Cram &amp; Ferguson in the mid 1900s and bedecked with heraldry, the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul has been the crowning glory of Woodward Avenue for over one hundred years. Boasting a richly decorated interior of local materials, stunning woodwork, mosaics, stone carving, and stained glass; the Cathedral has graciously offered to host our Symposium for 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the weekend we will have sessions in four rooms of the complex, including the Sanctuary, where we will hold our opening and closing ceremonies, annual meeting, and keynote address; as well as the Crawley Room, where we will gather for our opening reception and lunch on Friday and Saturday. Just across the hall from the main entrance we will have a vendors hall, exhibits, and much more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1895\" height=\"1263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-asset-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-asset-edited.jpeg 1895w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-asset-edited-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-asset-edited-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-asset-edited-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-asset-edited-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-asset-edited-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1895px) 100vw, 1895px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Cathedral Nave looking towards the Chancel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cathedral-st-paul-krouse.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cathedral-st-paul-krouse.png 688w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cathedral-st-paul-krouse-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cathedral-st-paul-krouse-600x713.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Arms of the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Designed by Harry D. Temple (1911-2004), Emblazoned by Dr. Chad M. Krouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/diocese-mich-krouse.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/diocese-mich-krouse.png 682w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/diocese-mich-krouse-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/diocese-mich-krouse-600x720.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Arms of the Diocese of Michigan (Episcopal), Designed by Pierre de Chaignon la Rose (1872-1941), Emblazoned by Dr. Chad M. Krouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call for Papers, Sessions, and Workshops<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We are currently seeking proposals for themed sessions and workshops for our 2025 symposium. Sessions of papers can be focused on any subject related to Heraldry and is associated fields, and or any other subject as it intersects with the field of heraldic studies. Papers submitted to themed sessions will be reviewed and accepted by the session sponsors; any paper proposal may be submitted to the general sessions. Workshops are primarily intended to be open to beginners in the subject or advanced heraldic studies. For more details please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/2025-annual-meeting-and-symposium\/sessions-workshops\/\">Sessions &amp; Workshops<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>For this year&#8217;s symposium the Society has contracted with Motor City Casino Hotel to host our members and guests for both our accommodations and our Gala Dinner. This is a beautiful, recently renovated, establishment that has been very kind to the volunteers helping to make this event possible. A block room rate (applicable to standard rooms) is available for attendees of our event. There will be a shuttle between the Casino Hotel and St. Paul&#8217;s Cathedral each day for ease of transport. Parking is complimentary. Reservations using the block rate code for this event will be posted soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.motorcitycasino.com\/?package=062625AMHS#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Group Rate Reservations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>On Friday June 26th we will have a break at the end of our day for a time of fun and fellowship via two exciting excursions. As we are in a beautiful and historic city we have an opportunity to get out and see what a recently rebuilt Detroit has to offer. One excursion is included in your Full Pass registration or may be added to a Day Pass. For more details on these opportunities see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Detroit Institute of Arts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DIA-CONTENT-EDIT-16.jpg-1024x753.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DIA-CONTENT-EDIT-16.jpg-1024x753.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DIA-CONTENT-EDIT-16.jpg-300x221.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DIA-CONTENT-EDIT-16.jpg-768x565.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DIA-CONTENT-EDIT-16.jpg-1536x1129.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DIA-CONTENT-EDIT-16.jpg-2048x1506.avif 2048w, https:\/\/www.americanheraldry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DIA-CONTENT-EDIT-16.jpg-600x441.avif 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located behind the Cathedral Church is the world famous Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the premiere art museums in the country containing nearly one hundred galleries. We are excited to partner with the DIA for one of our Symposium excursions. Your ticket will allow for self guided or structured tours of their collection and a shuttle back to the host hotel in the evening. 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