Events by Month

March 2024

March 2, 2024

Michigan History Day

9:00am to 4:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

Michigan History Day®, is a year-long educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan that encourages students to explore local, state, national and world history. Winners of the state level Michigan History Day competition in the Junior and Senior categories move on to compete in National History Day in College Park, Maryland.

March 2, 2024

Women Who Dared - Historic Tour

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Limited tickets still available!

Hop on the Qline for an historical journey celebrating extraordinary Detroit women. Hear stories and see significant sights important to inspirational women like Mary Chase Stratton, Fannie M. Richards, and Ruth Ellis. 

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March 3, 2024

The Future of Monuments: Visioning Session

1:00pm to 4:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

Join the Detroit Historical Society and Preservation Detroit for a visioning session in conjunction with the new Concrete Canvas exhibition. In this interactive discussion, we'll explore the evolving role and future of monuments and public art in shaping our collective cultural identity, historical narratives, and commemorative landscapes.

March 6, 2024

Jazz in the Streets of Old Detroit: Straight Ahead

6:00pm to 9:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

SOLD OUT!

The Friends of Detroit's Black Historic Sites Committee invites you to a new year of their signature Jazz in the Streets of Old Detroit concert series.

Join us on Wednesday, March 6 for Straight Ahead, an all-female group of strong, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists. Widely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy.

March 7, 2024

826michigan's Delight at the Museum

6:00pm to 9:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

Join 826michigan to celebrate its first-ever museum exhibit and audiobook -- "Stories in Stereo: Voices of Detroit Students"! 

March 8, 2024

Sweetest Heart of Mary

3:30pm to 6:00pm

SOLD OUT!

Two tour dates! Join us as we visit Sweetest Heart of Mary for an optional Friday Fish Fry at 3:30 p.m. (meal cost not included in ticket price) followed by a tour of the building at 5 p.m. Originating with the parish of the Gothic Church of St. Albertus, we’ll explore the church’s beginning with Father Kolasinski’s installation as the fifth pastor of St. Albertus parish through his removal, after which Father Kolasinski’s followers in Detroit formed their own parochial community. 

Sweetest Heart of Mary

3:30pm to 6:00pm

SOLD OUT!

Two tour dates! Join us as we visit Sweetest Heart of Mary for an optional Friday Fish Fry at 3:30 p.m. (meal cost not included in ticket price) followed by a tour of the building at 5 p.m. Originating with the parish of the Gothic Church of St. Albertus, we’ll explore the church’s beginning with Father Kolasinski’s installation as the fifth pastor of St. Albertus parish through his removal, after which Father Kolasinski’s followers in Detroit formed their own parochial community. 

March 13, 2024

313 Day

10:00am to 5:00pm
Detroit Historical Museum

In celebration of 313 Day, join us for a pop-up exhibition of garments and home accessories created by Tommey Walker of Detroit vs. Everybody. Drawing inspiration from Detroit history along with artifacts in the Detroit Historical Society collection, Walker's designs promise to offer a unique perspective on Detroit's rich heritage. By blending elements of the past with contemporary design, the new line showcases the city's resilience, innovation, and diversity in a visually captivating way.

March 16, 2024

Women Who Dared - Modern Tour

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Limited tickets still available!

A Qline streetcar adventure exploring women owned businesses along the Woodward corridor.  We’ll stop and shop, sip, and eat at women owned businesses while hearing stories of how these businesses in Detroit are setting the pace for entrepreneurship in the city.

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March 21, 2024

Carlos Diaz Exhibition Opening Reception

6:00pm to 8:30pm
Detroit Historical Museum

Join us for a special exhibition opening reception for 1984 World Series Street Portraits: Photography by Carlos Diaz. The evening will feature a discussion with Carlos Diaz and legendary sports writer Bill McGraw, moderated by Detroit Historical Society Director of Collections & Curatorial Jeremy Dimick. Ballpark-themed fare will be served.

March 22, 2024

66th Annual Michigan in Perspective: Local History Confernce

(All day)

The Detroit Historical Society is a proud sponsor of the 66th Annual Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference - March 22-23, 2024.

Oakland University - Rochester, Michigan

Join the Historical Society of Michigan for their largest annual conference.

This event weekend features hundreds of attendees, speakers, sponsors, vendors, and more, all gathered to explore the history of Southeast Michigan.

Learn more and register

March 22, 2024

Sweetest Heart of Mary

3:30pm to 6:00pm

SOLD OUT!

Two tour dates! Join us as we visit Sweetest Heart of Mary for an optional Friday Fish Fry at 3:30 p.m. (meal cost not included in ticket price) followed by a tour of the building at 5 p.m. Originating with the parish of the Gothic Church of St. Albertus, we’ll explore the church’s beginning with Father Kolasinski’s installation as the fifth pastor of St. Albertus parish through his removal, after which Father Kolasinski’s followers in Detroit formed their own parochial community. 

Sweetest Heart of Mary

3:30pm to 6:00pm

SOLD OUT!

Two tour dates! Join us as we visit Sweetest Heart of Mary for an optional Friday Fish Fry at 3:30 p.m. (meal cost not included in ticket price) followed by a tour of the building at 5 p.m. Originating with the parish of the Gothic Church of St. Albertus, we’ll explore the church’s beginning with Father Kolasinski’s installation as the fifth pastor of St. Albertus parish through his removal, after which Father Kolasinski’s followers in Detroit formed their own parochial community. 

March 28, 2024

Members-Only Reception & Tour

10:00am to 11:30am
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Join us for a casual morning reception at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum to meet other members while enjoying refreshments, docent-led gallery tours, and our special guest, Anna Marck.