Detroit Historical Society Events Listing
Detroit Flyhouse
April 19 2025 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm
SOLD OUT On this tour, we’ll learn about circus arts and watch some performers in action. The Detroit Flyhouse’s curriculum...
Long Road to Hard Truth Book Talk: The Honorable Robert L. Wilkins
April 19 2025 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm
The Honorable Robert L. Wilkins played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American...
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch
April 22 2025 | 10:00am to 11:30am
SOLD OUT Did you know that Detroit has a branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago? Join us for a discussion of the...
Tales from the D: Dave McMurray
April 25 2025 | 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Episode 3 - Tales from the D: Dave McMurray Tales from the D takes you on a musical journey into the lives, careers, and...
Earth Day 2025
April 26 2025 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Join us for a free family day with fun and engaging activities that highlight the natural habitat and human history of Belle Isle...
IHM Sisters Motherhouse Chapel
April 29 2025 | 10:00am to 11:30am
SOLD OUT Tour the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters Motherhouse and 100-acre grounds. This beautiful structure was built in...
Heroes vs. Villains - Members-Only Reception
May 3 2025 | 10:00am to 12:00pm
Members get in first! Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to celebrate the opening day of Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit's Comic Book...
Heroes vs. Villains Opening Day
May 3 2025 | 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Join us to celebrate the opening day of Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit's Comic Book Story! Discover Detroit’s contribution to the...
Historic Houses of Worship Tour
May 5 2025 | 10:00am to 3:00pm
On sale now! Visit a series of houses of worship in the city, transported between sites on a comfortable bus. Ticket cost...
Homeschool Day
May 8 2025 | 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Ages 6+ Families are invited to join us for a group tour of the museum, featuring our Origins: Life Where the River Bends,...
Penny Wells - Jazz in the Streets of Old Detroit
May 8 2025 | 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Penny Wells, a Detroit native, is a versatile vocalist whose musical journey spans jazz, classical, R&B, and gospel,...
Pingree Detroit
May 10 2025 | 10:00am to 11:00am
SOLD OUT Pingree Detroit is a worker-owned cooperative that transforms upcycled automotive materials into handcrafted...
The Whiskey Factory
May 14 2025 | 5:30pm to 7:00pm
SOLD OUT Explore the historic home of Stroh’s Ice Cream and Goebel Brewing Co. and learn how it has evolved into a thriving...
Homeschool Day
May 15 2025 | 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Ages 6+ Families are invited to join us for a group tour of the museum, featuring the S.S. William Clay Ford Pilot House; the...
The Hustle: Mr E. in the D
May 21 2025 | 10:00am to 11:00am
On sale now! Youth volunteer and teacher Emmanuel Smith is devoted to finding innovative ways to support his pupils. His...
Tales from the D: Don Was
May 30 2025 | 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Episode 4 - Tales from the D: Don Was Tales from the D takes you on a musical journey into the lives, careers, and songwriting...
Historic Houses of Worship Tour
June 2 2025 | 10:00am to 3:00pm
On sale now! Visit a series of houses of worship in the city, transported between sites on a comfortable bus. Ticket cost...
J. W. Westcott Boat
June 13 2025 | 10:00am to 11:00am
SOLD OUT Known for delivering mail and supplies to ships on the Detroit River, the J.W. Westcott Co. was founded in 1874. See...
Detroit Riverwalk
June 14 2025 | 9:00am to 11:00am
On sale now! Opened in 2007, the Detroit Riverwalk project transformed an industrial shoreline into a lively and thriving...
Belle Isle Bike Tour
June 21 2025 | 9:00am to 11:00am
On sale now! Get your bikes out of the garage for this fun tour of Belle Isle! Tayna Stephens, who serves on the Board of...
