Historical Museum Events Listing

Sepia toned photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr wearing a white shirt, dark tie, and dark suit standing in a group of men. January 20 MLK Day Celebration is written in white text over the image.
2025 MLK, Jr. Day Celebration
January 20 2025 | 10:00am to 2:00pm

Join the Detroit Historical Museum in celebrating the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  This year's program is...

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Kresge Impact Tour
February 1 2025 | 9:30am to 12:30pm

In partnership with City Institute, celebrate the Kresge Foundation on this inspiring educational journey complementing our...

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Book cover for Michelle Adams' The Containment: Detroit, The Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North.
Book Talk: Michelle Adams, The Containment
February 2 2025 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Michelle Adams, Henry M. Butzel Professor of Law at the University of Michigan and author of The Containment: Detroit, the...

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Tales from the D: Johnny Bee
February 14 2025 | 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Join us at the Detroit Historical Museum this winter to warm up with a monthly series of red-carpet premier events! Tales from...

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Michigan History Day
March 1 2025 | 9:00am to 4:00pm

Michigan History Day®, is a year-long educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan that encourages students to...

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