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

General Knowledge Trivia and Prizes

 Sat, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm Griffin Gardens Free

Haunted Detroit River Cruise

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

Forged By Fire: Race Riots & Racial Rebellions in Detroit's Black History

 Sat, 23 Aug at 02:00 pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History USD 21 to 39

Historic Fort Wayne Bird and History Walk

 Sun, 24 Aug at 09:00 am Historic Fort Wayne USD 0 to 11

Swords into Plowshares 40th Anniversary : " A People's Gala"

 Sat, 16 Aug at 05:00 pm Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery USD 29

West Indian American Association Open House

 Sat, 30 Aug at 04:00 pm West Indian American Association Free

Dastardly Detroit: A Spooky Downtown Walking Tour

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

Detroit River Bootlegging Boat Tour and Dinner Cruise

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

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

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

August 17 Detroit Masonic Temple Tour

 Sun, 17 Aug at 10:00 am Masonic Temple Detroit

Green Museum Town Hall - In Person

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

Corktown Bicycle Tour

 Sun, 17 Aug at 12:00 pm 1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48207

Mount Olive Grand Lodge 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

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

J.W. Westcott Exhibition Opening

 Sat, 23 Aug at 10:00 am 100 Strand Dr # 3, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48207

George Wallace at Fisher Theatre Detroit

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

August 29 Detroit Masonic Temple Tour

 Fri, 29 Aug at 07:00 pm Masonic Temple Detroit

Auto Heritage Bicycle Tour

 Sun, 24 Aug at 12:00 pm 1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48207

FrankenFest Detroit

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

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

Detroit Divided: Segregation & The Fight For Fair Housing & More Bus Tour

 Sun, 17 Aug at 02:00 pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History USD 21 to 39

The Jackson House

 Wed, 13 Aug at 06:00 pm Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

The North End Urban Expressions Art Festival: The Healing 2025

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am MOORE Community Park Free

2025 Melanin Girls Conference

 Sat, 16 Aug at 10:00 am 845 E Milwaukee Ave Free

Legacy

 Sat, 16 Aug at 05:00 pm 918 W Boston Blvd USD 82

Tile Town: The Pewabic Pottery Story

 Sat, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm 1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48207

Detroit Riverfront & Dequindre Cut Bicycle Tour

 Fri, 15 Aug at 12:00 pm 1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48207

Lincoln Branch Book Club will view the movie FENCES: an August Wilson play

 Fri, 15 Aug at 12:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Wines of Georgia: Exploring the Birthplace of Wine

 Sun, 17 Aug at 03:30 pm The Royce Detroit USD 66

Book Talk & Signing with Author Ann Berman

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

Preservation Detroit's 34th Annual Theatre Tour

 Wed, 27 Aug at 09:00 am Detroit Opera House USD 45 to 50

People Mover Tour

 Fri, 15 Aug at 10:00 am 1220 Cass Ave (Michigan Station corner of Michigan Ave).

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

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

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

Detroit 1967 Rebellion Tour

 Sun, 24 Aug at 02:00 pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History USD 21 to 39

Classic Clash HBCU Day Party

 Fri, 29 Aug at 03:00 pm Shed 5 USD 18 to 55

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

Downtown Detroit Decoded: A Dozen Landmarks Walking Tour

 Sun, 17 Aug at 10:00 am GM Plaza Promenade

Militant Black Detroit History - Eastside

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

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

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

Eastern Market Bicycle Tour

 Tue, 19 Aug at 12:00 pm 1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48207

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

Celestial Tabernacle Church Presents 65th Church Anniversary

Sun, 17 Aug at 04:00 am Celestial Tabernacle Baptist Church

2025 Preservation Detroit Saturday Midtown Tour

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

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

The Ten Promised Paradise (العشرة المبشّرون بالجنة )

 Wed, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm Islamic Center of Detroit - ICD USD 0 to 50

5th Saturday Specialty Tour - Historic Ferry Street

 Sat, 30 Aug at 10:00 am Josephine F. Ford Sculpture Garden

2025 Preservation Detroit Midtown Walking Tour - Weekdays

 Tue, 15 Jul at 05:30 pm Avalon on Canfield USD 20 to 23

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

Intro to the Detroit Riverfront Walking Tour

 Sun, 11 May at 11:00 am Cullen Plaza