Detroit Historical Museum
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We'll be open again with regular hours starting tomorrow! Visit us from Thursday - Sunday in Midtown Detroit. Advance tickets are recommended but not required. You can buy tickets and find all of our current safety procedures at https://bit.ly/38c12l4

Our gorgeous 2020 holiday ornament honors the site of the first Detroit Historical Museum - Cadillac Tower! When it opened in a 23rd floor suite in 1928, it was touted as the highest museum in the world. Add the limited edition, USA-made, solid brass/rhodium silver-finished ornament to your collection or gift it from our online store. For a limited time, you can also get it free with a $100 purchase! Browse at: https://bit.ly/3j1l3iP

Are you getting ready to celebrate in 2021? We can help! Reserve a wedding package with us by January 31, 2021 and receive a 20% discount off the rental fee and a champagne gift basket. We're booking dates out to 2023 and have flexible spaces for safe events of all sizes. Find our rental options at https://bit.ly/33YUDci

The summer of 1967 has a long history, and in our Detroit 67: Perspectives exhibition facilitated experience, students will take part in discussions surrounding the significant economic, social and cultural factors that led to the turbulent summer of 1967. We have tours of this space available online and in-person, allowing students to fully engage, think through and draw conclusions about this tumultuous summer and its wider ramifications for Detroit. More information: https://bit.ly/3iW02W5

Members Only! Don't forget to join us this Saturday from 12-3PM at the Museum for members-only discounts in the Museum Store and complimentary giftwrapping!

We’ve gone virtual! Several of our most-popular museum school tours now have a virtual learning option Including our Historical Perspectives, Maritime History and Detroit Treblemakers. Learn more in our School Programs Guide here: https://bit.ly/3722uZ2

There are lots of ways to support the Detroit Historical Society -- one of them is buying unique holiday gifts for all your family and friends in our online shop! From wine glasses to t-shirts and books, there is something for everyone Shipping and pick-up are available: https://bit.ly/3j1l3iP

Celebrate 20 years of the Electronic Music Festival with us! Preorder our EXCLUSIVE tees today: https://shop.frecklesgraphics.com/detroit_electronic//home Orders will be processed and shipped out on December 13.

Our paranormal event has been rescheduled! Spend your Friday the 13th with us in-person or online to find out what spirits lurk in the museum, courtesy of Detroit Paranormal Expeditions.

The Museum has many accessibility protocols in place when you visit! From physical and visual accessibility to sensory and caregivers with infants we are here to make sure your visit to the Museum is safe and comfortable. Learn more about all of our accommodations here: https://bit.ly/2HlxSH9

Did you know? Atwater Brewery was first known as Atwater Block Brewery when it was founded in 1997! The original owner’s goal was to bring back the Bohemian style lager popularized by Stroh's Brewing Company! Atwater Brewery will be making history with us on 10/17 on the Detroit Beer Trail: https://bit.ly/3iKv8AS... c. 1984, from the Detroit Historical Society collection. Black and white photographic print mounted on board depicting a Parke-Davis complex building at the corner of Wight and Jos Campau Streets facing southeast.

While it's not technically a #DetroitNeighborhood, Hamtramck is a city almost completely surrounded by Detroit. Named after Jean François Hamtramck, a French-Canadian soldier who was commander of Fort Shelby in Detroit, Hamtramck became home to German farmers in the early 1900s, during the past 30 years, the city has also become home to immigrants from the Middle East, particularly from Yemen, as well as immigrants from South Asia, predominantly from Bangladesh. The city’s motto is, A League of Nations, reflecting its history being home to many different immigrant populations over the years. Learn more about Hamtramck here: https://bit.ly/344jzhQ Photo: c. 1950, from the Detroit Historical Society collection. Photograph. Black and white photo showing the intersection of Joseph Campau Street and Evaline Street in Hamtramck.

We hope you've enjoyed your visits to the museum! Make sure to tell us about your experience by leaving us a review on Facebook or Yelp. https://bit.ly/2Zt2e0e

THIS JUST IN! Receive a commemorative exhibition pint glass with your purchase of a Detroit Beer Trail event ticket, cheers to that https://bit.ly/3iKv8AS

Heard of Michigan History Day? Whether you are learning online or in the classroom, join Michigan History Day coordinators and Museum of Cultural and Natural History as they delve into this year’s contest theme and how YOU can participate with your own projects! Learn more at www.museum.cmich.edu

Thinking about getting tickets to our Detroit Beer Trail? Here’s an added bonus for you --all guests will be getting a commemorative exhibition pint glass provided by our presenting sponsor, Founders Brewing Company! : c. 1947, One souvenir photograph card from "Uzziel Lee's Sensation Lounge and Dining Room" located at 9070 Cardoni Street - 1300 Owen Street near Russell Street in Detroit.

We’re certified sensory inclusive! KultureCity has partnered with the Museum and all of the programs and events we host to be sensory inclusive. This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all guests with a sensory issue when they visit Museum. Learn more before you visit: https://bit.ly/2HlxSH9 Prior to attending an event or visiting the Museum, families can download the free KultureCity App where you can view what sensory features are available and where they can access them. We also have Sensory Bags available for those who need it!

We’re so excited to partner with Well Done Goods for this exclusive collection of items featuring our very own Legend’s Plaza manhole cover! You can find all these custom items in our Museum store online or in-person: https://shop.detroithistorical.org/

Go beyond the walls of the Museum with a virtual tour! All our on-site tours are available digitally Virtual tour experiences allow students to go behind the scenes with our staff as we highlight objects from our collections while delving into more detail about our city’s history. Learn more about booking a tour for your classroom: https://bit.ly/3722uZ2 Photo: c. 1991 from the Detroit Historical Society collection. Apple Macintosh Classic desktop computer with box. Includes monitor, keyboard, mouse, diskettes, manuals, and power cords.

1984 was a great year for Tigers Baseball, considering they won the World Series Championship! Their official record for the season was 104 wins and 58 losses. Team manager Sparky Anderson arrived to low morale after several losing seasons, but with Anderson, the ailing Tigers’ fortunes began to change. In 1984, the team captured the hearts of baseball fans throughout the region as they opened the season with a record 35-5 start, going on to win the World Series against the... San Diego Padres in five games. Anderson was regarded just as highly as the players in this victory. The team would follow up that success by becoming American League East champions in 1987. Anderson ultimately retired from the Tigers and Major League Baseball in 1995 with 2,194 wins and a .545 winning percentage. Learn more about Anderson’s time with the Tigers here: https://bit.ly/3mxHYEE : c. 1986, from the Detroit Historical Society collection. Detroit Tigers Yearbook for 1986. The front cover features and illustration of a tiger and Sparky Anderson by W.E. Herzog.

It's our final Saturday of Lunchtime Techno! Don't forget to stop in the museum while you're here to see the new photo exhibit '2000/2020: Celebrating 20 Years of the Electronic Music Festival in Detroit' in the Community Gallery.

Developed in the early 1900s, The Cass-Davenport Historic District is composed of four apartment buildings on Cass Avenue, Davenport Street, and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The four buildings that make up the historic district are the Davenport Apartments, Chesterfield Apartments, Aderna Court Apartments (now Wayne Court Apartments), and Naomi Apartments (now Cass Plaza Apartments). The apartment buildings in the district reflect the changes in building styles that wer...e occurring throughout the early 1900s to 1920s. Around the turn of the century, apartment buildings such as the Davenport and Chesterfield were designed to be spacious and elegant for upper and upper middle class families. The Davenport Apartments were constructed in 1905 and designed in the Beaux Arts style. The Chesterfield Apartments followed in 1911, designed in the Classical style. The Cass-Davenport Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Have you, or anyone you know, ever lived in one of these buildings? Share your #DetroitNeighborhood memories with us in the comments below! Learn more about this historic district here: https://bit.ly/30eiXVE Photo: c. 1909, from the Detroit Historical Society collection. Color postcard depicting Cass Park with a fountain and pedestrians.

Out of concern for the health of our community, we're skipping our big trick or treat event this year, but you can join us for a safe and self-paced spooky scavenger hunt this weekend! Museum goers of all ages are invited to explore the galleries and compete for prizes. Costumes are encouraged!

Turn up the volume with DJ Stacey Hotwaxx Hale on Saturday 10/10 from 11AM -3PM on Legends Plaza for our FINAL installment of Lunchtime Techno Admission is FREE to this outdoor, socially distanced techno event at the museum.

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Only made up of two Victorian style homes, both built in the 1890s, the East Frederick Historic District was developed by Fredrick Farnsworth. This #DetroitNeighborhood was home to the first African American hospital in Detroit and a music school from black children. Learn more: https://bit.ly/345dykT 1: c. 1980, from the Detroit Historical Society collection. 544 Frederick, black and white photographic print.... 2: c. 1980, from the Detroit Historical Society collection. 580 Frederick, black and white photographic print. See more

The largest free world music festival, Concert of Colors is back! Although we can't help host the festival in-person this year, you can join in on the music beginning tomorrow, October 6: https://www.concertofcolors.com/

We dropped the beats at the Museum the past few weekends at Lunchtime Techno! Thank you to Merrill Lynch for their support of the event And don't forget to check out the newest exhibit at the museum, "2000/2020: Celebrating 20 Years of the Electronic Music Festival in Detroit."

What a beautiful day for Lunchtime Techno! We'll meet you outside on the Plaza with DJ Righteous and The Lobster Food Truck

DJ Righteous will be dropping the beats at the Museum this Saturday 10/3 from 11AM - 3PM at Lunchtime Techno This socially distanced outdoor event is FREE! Food from The Lobster Food Truck will be available for purchase on Legends Plaza.

As the Tiger's season is winding down, take a look at some of the memories we collected during our 2018 exhibition, "The Year of the Tiger: 1968." Help us celebrate our team and share your favorite Detroit baseball memory in the comments below!

Still time to join us on the Detroit Beer Trail! Tickets available online or at the door.

Check out these exclusive manhole cover bags and tees made by Well Done Goods available in our museum store or online: https://bit.ly/3j1l3iP Made from our unique manhole cover on the Museum’s Legends Plaza, this is a one-of-a-kind gift or piece to add to anyone’s closet