Detroit Historical Society Events Listing
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...
Member Mornings at the Museum
May 22 2025 | 10:00am to 11:30am
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with a Member Morning at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum! This month, join us as we talk with...
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...
Detroit People Mover Art
June 27 2025 | 10:00am to 12:30pm
Rescheduled date! A painting, tile mural, Venetian glass mosaic, cast bronze sculpture, and Detroit’s own Pewabic Pottery...
7th Annual Course of History Golf Classic Presented by Burns & Wilcox
September 8 2025 | 11:00am to 7:00pm
Save the date for this year's event! Sponsored by Burns & Wilcox Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Location: Country Club...
