Events by Month
September 2, 2024
Labor Day Holiday Hours - Free Admission!
The Dossin Great Lakes Museum will be open with special holiday hours from 1-5 p.m. on Monday, September 2. Even better - admission will be free!
Walk-in visitors are welcome, no pre-registration is necessary.
September 8, 2024
Kresge Second Sundays - Free Museum Admission!
JUNE 9 | JULY 14 | AUGUST 11 | SEPTEMBER 8 | OCTOBER 13 | NOVEMBER 10 | DECEMBER 8 | JANUARY 12
To celebrate the new exhibition Kresge at 100, museum admission will be free on the second Sunday of the month through January 2025, courtesy of the Kresge Foundation.
Grandparents Day - Free Admission!
Visit the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Sunday, September 8 for Grandparents Day and enjoy free admission for the whole family!
No advance registration is necessary.
September 8, 2024
Book talk: Living Witnesses: Faces of the Holocaust, Monni Must
Join us for a book signing and thought-provoking conversation with Monni Must, author of LIVING WITNESSES: FACES OF THE HOLOCAUST, and Detroit Historical Society Board Vice Chair Linda Schlesinger-Wagner.
Itinerary for the afternoon:
1:00 PM Monni Must book signing in Auditorium Showcase. All attendees will receive a free copy of the book.
2:00 PM Slideshow of portraits from the book and audio clips of accompanying interviews. Commentary on the writing process with Monni Must and Linda Schlesinger-Wagner.
September 12, 2024
Homeschool Day
Ages 6+
Families are invited to join us for a group tour of the museum, featuring our Origins: Life Where the River Bends, America's Motor City and Streets of Old Detroit exhibitions. After the tour, participants are welcome to stay and explore the rest of the galleries.
$6 per child, one free chaperone, $8 additional chaperones (includes admission and programming)
Pre-registration is required
September 13, 2024
Society to Society
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Visit the other historical societies of metro Detroit in a new series, beginning at the Dearborn Historical Museum. We’ll also explore three of Dearborn’s historic buildings to learn the history of Detroit’s neighbor to the west, from its beginnings as home of the Detroit Arsenal and evolution to the modern, diverse city of today.
September 14, 2024
Dequindre Cut
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Formerly a Grand Trunk Railroad line, this urban recreational path opened to the public in May of 2009 and is well-known for its urban artwork and graffiti. We’ll learn about the history of the space and its current use. *Please note that this tour will occur rain or shine.
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September 18, 2024
Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn
SOLD OUT!
Tour the historic Frederick Stearns house, a tudor-style structure on E. Jefferson Avenue that is now a fully operational bed and breakfast. At some 16,000 square feet, the stucco and timber historic mansion was built in 1902 for Frederick K. Stearns, a pharmaceutical magnate and key player in the city’s turn-of-the-century cultural scene.
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September 19, 2024
Homeschool Day
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 restored Gothic Room from the S.S. City of Detroit III; and the newest permanent exhibit, Built by the River. After the tour, participants are welcome to stay and explore the rest of the museum at their leisure.
September 19, 2024
Late Nights at the Museum - Free Admission!
SEPTEMBER 19 | OCTOBER 10
By popular demand - we're adding two Fall late night dates! Admission to the Detroit Historical Museum is free from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, courtesy of the William Davidson Foundation.
No advance registration is necessary.
Book Talk: The Enchanted Season - Lance Parrish & Tom Gage
To celebrate the opening of our new City of Champions gallery and our newest exhibition Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes, please join us for a book talk of The Enchanted Season.
The Enchanted Season, written by Lance Parrish and Tom Gage, tells the inside story of the Detroit Tigers' unforgettable 1984 season. The evening will include:
5-6pm – A chance to view a scale model of Tiger Stadium and the opportunity to get a book signed by the authors
September 20, 2024
Book Tower Tour #1
SOLD OUT!
Two tour dates! The wait is over. . . Book Tower has been restored to its former glory and is officially open. The restoration and renovation embrace century-old design and modern amenities, revealing a collection of spaces for visitors to live, work, dine, celebrate, and stay. Join us to explore this exquisite space in person.
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September 20, 2024
Cornelius Henderson Historical Marker Unveiling
Join the Black Historic Sites Committee for the unveiling of the Cornelius Henderson Historical Marker at Riverside Park (Riverside Park, 3085 W. Jefferson Ave. shelter 4, near the Ambassador Bridge, Detroit, Michigan, 48210).
September 21, 2024
Belle Isle's Indigenous History Walking Tour
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Join us on an important journey through Wanabeezee, known to most as Belle Isle, and explore the Indigenous history of Detroit and the historic evolution of the city’s island park.
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September 23, 2024
6th Annual Course of History Golf Classic Presented by Burns & Wilcox
The event is SOLD OUT. As we know things change, to join our wait list, please contact Jack Donnelly (jackd@detroithistorical.org) as soon as possible.
Sponsored by Burns & Wilcox
September 24, 2024
Educators Night in Detroit's Cultural Center
Attention K-12 Teachers! Join us for an inspiring evening designed just for you. Discover the incredible resources, programs, and field trip opportunities available to enrich your classroom experience.
The Detroit Historical Museum will be open late with free admission for the event. Explore a wealth of educational resources, connect with fellow educators, plan unforgettable field trips, and make your curriculum come alive.
Other participating venues:
September 27, 2024
Book Tower Tour #2
SOLD OUT!
Two tour dates! The wait is over. . . Book Tower has been restored to its former glory and is officially open. The restoration and renovation embrace century-old design and modern amenities, revealing a collection of spaces for visitors to live, work, dine, celebrate, and stay. Join us to explore this exquisite space in person.
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September 29, 2024
Concrete Canvas Closing Reception
Join us as we say farewell to our Concrete Canvas exhibition in partnership with Preservation Detroit.
See the exhibit, meet the exhibition curator, and enjoy light refreshments. Free with registration!