Special Events

Detroit Historical Society Special Events take place at both the Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Many are one-day events that often take place annually, such as our popular African American History Day. Others are special programs, such as Lost Mariners at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and Noel Night at the Detroit Historical Museum.

Please visit our event calendar to learn about upcoming presentations.


HeartSoul Detroit Community Gallery Exhibition Opening Event

July 12 | 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Doors and Bar: 6 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting...

Inaugural Storytellers Festival 2013

July 21 | 12:00pm to 4:00pm

The metro Detroit area is wonderfully diverse and full of unique stories.  Whether you are curious about the cultural history...

Black Historic Sites Committee 42nd Anniversary

July 26 | 5:30pm

Celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Detroit Historical Society's Black Historic Sites Committee!

Enjoy a beautiful...

Flag Raising Commemorates War of 1812 Victory

September 29 | 2:00pm

Having surrendered to the British on August 16, 1812, Detroit remained under foreign control until after the Battle of Lake...

A Victorian Tea

November 9 | 1:00pm

Saturday, November 9

Presented by the Detroit Historical Society Guild

Look for details in the fall...