African American History Day

Celebrate Detroit’s African American History at our annual family friendly event. Find a variety of gifts as you browse our Vendor and Artist Market throughout the museum. 

Vendors Include: Blackfokapparel, Paisley Paper Co., Dabs and Company, Earthtropics, Ya Ya's Urban Angels, Just Jameen, Candy Impressions, DLH Foundation, Leep4Joy Books, Phenomenal Woman

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Arts and Scraps will host a make and take craft activity

11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 12:30 - 1 p.m. Want a good workout while learning traditional West African Dance? Join us for dances from Mali, Senegal and Sierre Leone, to name a few.  Makidah Shani has studied dance for 25+ years and currently teaches at Midtown Fitness Works in Detroit and Parks and Recreation in Southfield.

2 p.m. Drop in for a discussion about youth sports in the city, with organizations including Detroit City Lacrosse and Midnight Golf.  

Admission is free!