Storytellers Festival

July 20 2014 | 11:00am to July 21 2014 | 4:55pm

The metro Detroit area is wonderfully diverse and full of unique stories. Whether you are curious about the cultural history of our great city or interested in the art of storytelling, we invite you to join us for our second annual Storytellers Festival on Sunday, July 20 from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum. 

Representatives from several of Detroit's ethnic communities will share their heritage through storytelling and traditional song and dance, highlighting their customs and unique storytelling traditions. The organizations include:

  • The French-Canadian Heritage Society;
  • The Polish Mission;
  • The Society's Black Historic Sites Committee;
  • Teh Detroit Association of Black Storytellers;
  • The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan;
  • And Detroit's Mexicantown author Maria Elena Rodriguez.

In addition, discover your own story through a workshop and activitiesled by writer, actor, and award-winning performer, Satori Shakoor, creator of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers.

This year's theme is "Everyday Heroes: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Change." Throughout the day, you will hear stories about Detroit's dynamic innovators of the past and present, the "everyday" people who overcame obstacles to make a difference in Detroit and our region. Explore creative ways to share your own stories through crafts and activities. This free program is ideal for families looking for a fun way to explore the diversity and rich cultural traditions that make up Detroit. 

This project is funded in part by the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.