Events by Month
March 31, 2017
Freep Film Fest: Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future
"Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future" explores the life and visionary work of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen (1910-1961). Best known for designing National Historic Landmarks such as St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch and the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Saarinen also designed New York’s TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Yale University’s Ingalls Rink, Virginia’s Dulles Airport and modernist pedestal furniture like the Tulip chair.
March 31, 2017
Freep Film Fest: Finally Got the News
Made in 1970, the archival documentary “Finally Got the News” is a forceful look into the activities of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers inside and outside the auto factories of Detroit. Through interviews with members of the movement, footage shot in the auto plants, and footage of leafleting and picketing actions, the film documents their efforts to build an independent black labor organization that, unlike the UAW, will respond to worker's problems, such as the assembly line speed-up and inadequate wages faced by both black and white workers in the industry.
April 1, 2017
Freep Film Fest: Tell Them We’re Rising
'Tell Them We’re Rising: The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities’
Spanning 170 years of American history, this 90-minute documentary film and multi-platform project by award-winning documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson (“The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution”) explores the pivotal role HBCUs have played in the ascent of African-Americans and their families – from slavery to the present day. The film also examines the impact HBCUs have had on American history, culture, and national identity.
April 2, 2017
Fourth Annual Storytellers Festival
Metro Detroit is wonderfully diverse and full of stories. Whether you are curious about cultural history or interested in the art of storytelling, we invite you to join us for our fourth annual Storytellers Festival on Sunday, April 2.
April 3, 2017
Historic Houses of Worship Tour
Tickets will be available to members starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. No tickets will be sold before this time! Public registration for any remaining tickets begins on December 27.
Since 1972, the Historic Houses of Worship tours have acquainted metro Detroiters with the contributions religious institutions have made in the development of our community. These tours are sponsored by the Detroit Historical Society.
April 7, 2017
Theodore Levin U.S. District Courthouse
Tickets available to all members starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. No tickets will be sold before this time! Public registration for any remaining tickets begins on March 28.
Friday tour!
April 8, 2017
Power of the Press Fest: Letterpress Demonstration
As part of Signal-Return's Power of the Press Fest, our 1840s-era letterpress shop will be open for demonstrations on Saturday, April 8!
Visit the print shop in the Streets of Old Detroit (on the museum's lower level) to learn more about the printing process and pick up a free printed souvenir.
April 8, 2017
Spring Film Series: The Loving Story
Mildred and Richard Loving knew it was technically illegal for them to live as a married couple in Virginia because she was of African American and Native American descent and he was white. But they never expected to be woken up in their bedroom and arrested one night in 1958. The documentary brings to life the Lovings’ marriage and the legal battle that followed through little-known filmed interviews and photographs shot for Life magazine. Made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle program.
Spring Film Series: The Loving Story
Mildred and Richard Loving knew it was technically illegal for them to live as a married couple in Virginia because she was of African American and Native American descent and he was white. But they never expected to be woken up in their bedroom and arrested one night in 1958. The documentary brings to life the Lovings’ marriage and the legal battle that followed through little-known filmed interviews and photographs shot for Life magazine. Made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle program.
April 8, 2017
Spring Film Series: Fastball
The mysteries and memories of baseball’s greatest heroes are revealed in Fastball, as it features interviews with dozens of former players, from legendary Hall-of-Famers to up-and-coming All-Stars, including Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, and Derek Jeter, with narration by Kevin Costner.
Spring Film Series: Fastball
The mysteries and memories of baseball’s greatest heroes are revealed in Fastball, as it features interviews with dozens of former players, from legendary Hall-of-Famers to up-and-coming All-Stars, including Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, and Derek Jeter, with narration by Kevin Costner.
April 9, 2017
MSU Science Festival Detroit Expo
Dossin Great Lakes Museum & Belle Isle State Park
FREE admission
MSU Science Festival Detroit Expo
Dossin Great Lakes Museum & Belle Isle State Park
FREE admission
April 9, 2017
Spring Film Series: Fastball
The mysteries and memories of baseball’s greatest heroes are revealed in Fastball, as it features interviews with dozens of former players, from legendary Hall-of-Famers to up-and-coming All-Stars, including Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, and Derek Jeter, with narration by Kevin Costner.
Spring Film Series: Fastball
The mysteries and memories of baseball’s greatest heroes are revealed in Fastball, as it features interviews with dozens of former players, from legendary Hall-of-Famers to up-and-coming All-Stars, including Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, and Derek Jeter, with narration by Kevin Costner.
April 18, 2017
City of Champions Day
6 – 8:30 p.m., 7 p.m. presentation
Detroit Historical Museum
The 1935-36 Detroit year in sports sparked Michigan Governor Fitzgerald and, later, the Detroit City Council to proclaim Detroit as the “City of Champions.” Stop by and see why! Author Charles C. Avison will present from his series of books recounting the greatest sports season in Detroit and America.
Yet-to-open Eastern Market Brewing Co. will be donating beverages for guests to enjoy!
City of Champions Day
6 – 8:30 p.m., 7 p.m. presentation
Detroit Historical Museum
The 1935-36 Detroit year in sports sparked Michigan Governor Fitzgerald and, later, the Detroit City Council to proclaim Detroit as the “City of Champions.” Stop by and see why! Author Charles C. Avison will present from his series of books recounting the greatest sports season in Detroit and America.
Yet-to-open Eastern Market Brewing Co. will be donating beverages for guests to enjoy!
April 20, 2017
Detroit 67 Third Thursday Speaker Series: The Detroit Race Riot of 1943
Join us on the third Thursday of each month for a new speaker series. Local scholars and subject matter experts share their knowledge of Detroit’s history, with a focus on multicultural perspectives, civil rights, social justice and other related topics. All presentations run between 6 and 8 p.m. in the auditorium at the Detroit Historical Museum. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is encouraged.
Detroit 67 Third Thursday Speaker Series: The Detroit Race Riot of 1943
Join us on the third Thursday of each month for a new speaker series. Local scholars and subject matter experts share their knowledge of Detroit’s history, with a focus on multicultural perspectives, civil rights, social justice and other related topics. All presentations run between 6 and 8 p.m. in the auditorium at the Detroit Historical Museum. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is encouraged.
April 22, 2017
Detroit: Moments in the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements Tour
The Detroit Historical Museum is thrilled to present a series of tours focused on the history, experiences and enduring influence of African Americans in Detroit. Jamon Jordan, founder of the Black Scroll Network, is the tour guide for this series.
Each 90-minute tour takes place entirely within the Detroit Historical Museum.
Tickets are $15 per person, per tour. Register early! There are only 25 tickets available for each tour.
Art House
Tickets available to all members starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. No tickets will be sold before this time! Public registration for any remaining tickets begins on March 28.
April 23, 2017
April 28, 2017
Stahls Automotive Museum
Tickets available to all members starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. No tickets will be sold before this time! Public registration for any remaining tickets begins on March 28.
Friday tour!
April 29, 2017
Spring Into Belle Isle Family Day
Our fourth annual Spring Into Belle Isle Family Day on Saturday, April 29 features free activities and make-and-take crafts at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, as well as the chance to participate in a Belle Isle Road Rally.
