Detroit Historical Society Events Listing

2025 Society Ball
April 4 2025 | 6:00pm to 11:00pm

6:00 pm • VIP Reception 7:00 pm • Seated Dinner with Program and Live Auction 9:00 pm • Dessert & Dancing Join us for the ...

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Christ Church Cranbrook
April 5 2025 | 10:00am to 11:30am

On sale now! Visit this stunning English Gothic-style house of worship in Bloomfield Hills that was built on farmland in 1928...

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Historic Houses of Worship: Corktown
April 7 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...

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Historic Houses of Worship: Corktown
April 7 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...

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Detroit Flyhouse
April 19 2025 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm

SOLD OUT On this tour, we’ll learn about circus arts and watch some performers in action. The Detroit Flyhouse’s curriculum...

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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch
April 22 2025 | 10:00am to 11:30am

SOLD OUT Did you know that Detroit has a branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago? Join us for a discussion of the...

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Tales from the D: Dave McMurray
April 25 2025 | 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Episode 3 - Tales from the D: Dave McMurray Tales from the D takes you on a musical journey into the lives, careers, and...

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IHM Sisters Motherhouse Chapel
April 29 2025 | 10:00am to 11:30am

SOLD OUT Tour the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters Motherhouse and 100-acre grounds. This beautiful structure was built in...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Hustle: Mr E. in the D
May 21 2025 | 10:00am to 11:00am

On sale now! Youth volunteer and teacher Emmanuel Smith is devoted to finding innovative ways to support his pupils. His...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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