Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. first gave his “I Have a Dream” speech at Cobo Hall in June 1963.

Photo courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University.


Detroit's 308th Birthday



Join us Sunday, July 26 as we celebrate Detroit's 308th birthday. Admission is FREE!

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Detroit Classic TV Weekend



Meet several of the stars of the Detroit Classic TV Personalities exhibit!

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FREE Admission this July



Kick off the summer with our Summer Spectacular! Enjoy FREE admission to the Detroit Historical Museum the entire month of July.

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On this day in 2006...

Steve Yzerman retired from the Red Wings


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