History Events in Detroit

Check out happening history events all around Detroit, MI

Wright Gala 2025 | 60th Year Celebration

Sat, 11 Oct at 05:00 pm TBD

Haunted Detroit River Cruise

Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm 9666 E Jeferson Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48214

Detroit Fiber Festival

Sun, 28 Sep at 11:00 am 3011 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202

Detroit River Bootlegging Boat Tour and Dinner Cruise

Sat, 13 Sep at 06:00 pm 236 River Pl Dr

Community Day & Open House

Sun, 07 Sep at 03:00 pm Dr. Ossian H. Sweet House Free

George Wallace at Fisher Theatre Detroit

Sat, 25 Oct at 07:30 pm Fisher Theatre Detroit

Le Salon at DFH - "Michigan's rich history of mid-century design"

Sat, 06 Sep at 06:30 pm Detroit Foundation Hotel Free

Nicaea at 1700: The First Council and the “Way Together”

Thu, 02 Oct at 02:30 pm 2701 W Chicago, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48206

Atheists @ Frankenfest

Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit Michigan

FrankenFest Detroit

Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit

When the Land Speaks: Lecture by Carlos Diaz

Sat, 11 Oct at 05:30 pm College for Creative Studies Free

Dossin After Dark

Sat, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm 100 Strand Dr # 3, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48207

Dastardly Detroit: A Spooky Downtown Walking Tour

Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am GM Plaza Promenade

Haunted Detroit River Cruise with Sycorax Electric Cruises

Sat, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm 9666 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214-2910, United States

FORGOTTEN : The M**der at the Ford Rouge Plant

Fri, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Marygrove Theatre USD 35

Author Talk: Joe Louis's Battle for Freedom During WWII

Sun, 16 Nov at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Green Museum Town Hall - In Person

Thu, 25 Sep at 05:00 pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and Culture Free

2025 Heritage Gathering

Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 am Detroit Main Library USD 16

Wayne County History Project Exhibition 2 Opening

Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 am Guardian Building

73rd Detroit Autorama

Fri, 27 Feb at 12:00 pm Huntington Place

TELL HER STORY Author Event ~ Detroit

Tue, 30 Sep at 06:00 pm Source Booksellers USD 0 to 40

Haunted Detroit River Cruise with Sycorax Electric Cruises

Fri, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm 9666 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214-2910, United States

Rosie the Riveter

Thu, 25 Sep at 06:00 pm Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Mount Olive Grand Lodge 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

Fri, 19 Sep at 06:00 pm 5801 Southfield Rd USD 109

Militant Black Detroit History - Eastside

Sun, 07 Sep at 02:00 pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History USD 18 to 34

Book Talk: As Long As There Are Ships Sailing the Great Lakes...

Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm 100 Strand Dr # 3, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48207

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm Redford | Detroit Public Library Free

Author Talk: Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson on Black Resistance Movements

Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Elmwood Cemetery Bird and History Walk

Sat, 11 Oct at 08:30 am Elmwood Cemetery USD 0 to 8

Book Talk & Signing with Author Ann Berman

Wed, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm Guardian Building USD 39

Author Talk: Peter & Julia Putnam on The Value of Revolutionary Thinking

Sun, 12 Oct at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

DPL After Dark - TLC

Tue, 30 Sep at 06:00 pm Duffield | Detroit Public Library Free

Educator's Night 2025 in Detroit's Cultural Center

Tue, 23 Sep at 04:00 pm Detroit Cultural Center Free

B'nai David Cemetery Open...

Sun, 21 Sep at 10:00 am 9535 Van Dyke, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48213

2025 Preservation Detroit Saturday Midtown Tour

Sat, 03 May at 10:00 am Avalon on Canfield USD 20 to 23

Downtown Detroit Decoded: A Dozen Landmarks Walking Tour

Sat, 20 Sep at 01:00 pm GM Plaza Promenade

2025 Preservation Detroit Saturday Cultural Center Tour

Sat, 10 May at 10:00 am Main | Detroit Public Library USD 20 to 23

USIH Conference 2025 Registration

Thu, 06 Nov at 06:00 am DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby USD 0 to 242

26th Annual Lost Mariners Remembrance

Mon, 10 Nov at 06:00 pm 100 Strand Dr # 3, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48207

Conducting A Free Genealogical Search

Thu, 02 Oct at 02:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Arsenal of Democracy

Wed, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm Parkman | Detroit Public Library

2025 Preservation Detroit Saturday Downtown Tour

Sat, 03 May at 10:00 am Campus Martius Park

2025 Preservation Detroit Saturday Eastern Market Tour

Sat, 03 May at 10:00 am Eastern Market Welcome Center