Events by Month
December 26, 2016
Holiday Break Activities
The Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum will be open all week between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. This year, the Detroit Historical Museum will feature free programming for the whole family from Monday, December 26 – Saturday, December 31.
December 26, 2016
Holiday Break Film Series
The Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum will be open all week between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
From Monday, December 26 – Saturday, December 31, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum will feature daily film screenings at 1 p.m. each day in DeRoy Hall, including:
• Monday, December 26 – “Superior Lights on the Shipwreck Coast”
December 31, 2016
Noon Year's Eve
How do children who are too young to stay up until midnight celebrate the New Year? They attend Noon Year’s Eve celebration at the Detroit Historical Museum! Countdown to noon with us on Saturday, December 31. The festivities run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Preschool and elementary aged children and their families can make their own noisemaker, write a time capsule letter, enjoy cookies and hot cocoa and, most importantly, celebrate the New Year!
Admission to the museum and the event is free, although parking fees will apply.
January 12, 2017
National Shrine of the Little Flower
This tour is SOLD OUT! Please contact Casie at 313.833.1801 for wait list information.
Thursday tour!
January 14, 2017
Motown & More: Detroit's African American Music History Tour
The Detroit Historical Museum is thrilled to present a series of tours focused on the history, experiences and enduring influence of African Americans in Detroit. Jamon Jordan, founder of the Black Scroll Network, is the tour guide for this series.
Tickets are $15 per person, per tour. Register early! There are only 25 tickets available for each tour.
January 14, 2017
Winter Film Series: Our Fires Still Burn
The stories shared in “Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience” reflect an American history fraught with the systematic destruction of a people. Yet, amidst the debris of suffering and trauma, there is resilience and a profound remembering and healing taking place. This documentary invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the U.S. Midwest.
Shown at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Running time: 60 minutes. Admission is FREE.
Winter Film Series: Our Fires Still Burn
The stories shared in “Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience” reflect an American history fraught with the systematic destruction of a people. Yet, amidst the debris of suffering and trauma, there is resilience and a profound remembering and healing taking place. This documentary invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the U.S. Midwest.
Shown at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Running time: 60 minutes. Admission is FREE.
January 14, 2017
Winter Film Series: The Hudson's Building
This 1997 film chronicles the history of the legendary Hudson’s Department Store in downtown Detroit and the debate over possible demolition of the structure after its abandonment by Hudson’s in 1983. It includes historic photos, home movies, and interviews with Hudson’s employees and customers, city planners, developers and members of city council. The Metro Times called it “truly relevant and exciting documentary filmmaking.” Written and produced by Gary Glaser and Dave Toorongian. Directed by Gary Glaser. Narrated by David Dixon.
Winter Film Series: The Hudson's Building
This 1997 film chronicles the history of the legendary Hudson’s Department Store in downtown Detroit and the debate over possible demolition of the structure after its abandonment by Hudson’s in 1983. It includes historic photos, home movies, and interviews with Hudson’s employees and customers, city planners, developers and members of city council. The Metro Times called it “truly relevant and exciting documentary filmmaking.” Written and produced by Gary Glaser and Dave Toorongian. Directed by Gary Glaser. Narrated by David Dixon.
January 15, 2017
Winter Film Series: Our Fires Still Burn
The stories shared in “Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience” reflect an American history fraught with the systematic destruction of a people. Yet, amidst the debris of suffering and trauma, there is resilience and a profound remembering and healing taking place. This documentary invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the U.S. Midwest.
Shown at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Running time: 60 minutes. Admission is FREE.
Winter Film Series: Our Fires Still Burn
The stories shared in “Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience” reflect an American history fraught with the systematic destruction of a people. Yet, amidst the debris of suffering and trauma, there is resilience and a profound remembering and healing taking place. This documentary invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the U.S. Midwest.
Shown at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Running time: 60 minutes. Admission is FREE.
Fox Theatre
This tour is SOLD OUT! Please contact Casie at 313.833.1801 for wait list information.
Sunday Tour!
January 15, 2017
Winter Film Series: The Hudson's Building
This 1997 film chronicles the history of the legendary Hudson’s Department Store in downtown Detroit and the debate over possible demolition of the structure after its abandonment by Hudson’s in 1983. It includes historic photos, home movies, and interviews with Hudson’s employees and customers, city planners, developers and members of city council. The Metro Times called it “truly relevant and exciting documentary filmmaking.” Written and produced by Gary Glaser and Dave Toorongian. Directed by Gary Glaser. Narrated by David Dixon.
Winter Film Series: The Hudson's Building
This 1997 film chronicles the history of the legendary Hudson’s Department Store in downtown Detroit and the debate over possible demolition of the structure after its abandonment by Hudson’s in 1983. It includes historic photos, home movies, and interviews with Hudson’s employees and customers, city planners, developers and members of city council. The Metro Times called it “truly relevant and exciting documentary filmmaking.” Written and produced by Gary Glaser and Dave Toorongian. Directed by Gary Glaser. Narrated by David Dixon.
January 16, 2017
MLK, Jr.: "Bring the Dream to Life"
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 88th birthday with us and "Bring the Dream to Life" on Monday, January 16 at the Detroit Historical Museum, presented in partnership with the Black Historic Sites Committee. Scheduled activities include:
• Children's activities, including planning a dinner with Dr. King and making your own Martin Luther King, Jr. coloring and activity book.
January 19, 2017
The David Whitney Building – 1959 Roof-Top Sign Re-Lighting
The Detroit Historical Society has partnered with the owners of the David Whitney Building to restore and relight the signage atop the 102 year-old skyscraper. On Thursday, January 19, join us for a special lighting ceremony and cocktail reception as we celebrate the conservation of this important element of our city’s skyline.
January 21, 2017
Conservation and Museum Services
This tour is SOLD OUT! Please contact Casie at 313.833.1801 for wait list information.
Conservation and Museum Services conserves and restores paintings, frames, decorative objects, examinations and reports and decorative architectural and painted surfaces for museums, historic houses, corporations and individuals. Come learn from conservator Kenneth Katz as he opens his studio to display and discuss his work for our group.
January 27, 2017
Detroit Public Library
This tour is SOLD OUT! Please contact Casie at 313.833.1801 for wait list information.
Friday tour!
