Detroit Historical Museum
Saturday, February 4

11 a.m.

Join in the celebration of African American history and culture as the Detroit Historical Museum kicks off Black History Month with this annual event! 

Find a variety of gifts or pamper yourself with items from our Artists Market throughout the museum, learn from many of the historical organizations in the area, including the Tuskegee Airmen and neighborhood associations, and bring the kids to enjoy entertainment and a caricature artist. Renowned storyteller Ivory D. Williams and the Kidz Art Zone will provide enthralling experiences for children.

Refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the event.

FREE admission!

Presenting Sponsor:

Comerica Charitable Foundation

Media Sponsors:
WADL Detroit
Tell Us Detroit

Michigan Chronicle

Detroit Historical Museum

Friday, March 9

6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

See what makes Detroit unique at this second annual event! 

Mingle with representatives from organizations like MOCAD, the Black Historic Sites Committee and Young Detroit Builders, while trying samples from Detroit restaurants and hearing from scholars and Detroit enthusiasts. Talk with Brad Osantoski, the producer and director of Redefining Dreamland, which tells the story of the city today.

Tickets:

$10 person

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or call (313) 833-1801.

Michigan in Perspective: The 54th Annual Conference on Local History

Friday - Saturday, March 30 & 31

Macomb Community College’s South Campus, John Lewis Center

Join us for this annual conference, which features presentations on topics in Michigan and regional history.

Complete conference information, including featured speakers and sessions, will be available and registration beginning January 2012.

The local history conference is presented by the Historical Society of Michigan and co-sponsored by the Detroit Historical Society.

For more information, visit www.hsmichigan.org or call (800) 692-1828.