African American History Day

The Detroit Historical Museum is a great place to kick off Black History Month as we celebrate African American history and culture on Saturday, February 7,
2015 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with this annual free 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 and bring the kids to enjoy a caricature artist from noon to 3 p.m. Storyteller Ivory Williams returns at noon, followed by a special 2:30 p.m. Storyliving presentation on the Underground Railroad, which will bring history to life through drama, group pantomime, role playing, songs and creative problemsolving.

Refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the event.

To see the detailed lineup of activities and participants, click HERE.

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