Detroit Historical Society

Upcoming Events

Salute to Coaches Weekend

Detroit Historical Museum
Saturday, March 13 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Sunday, March 14 (Noon - 5 p.m.)

Youth sports teams (ages 17 and under) and their coaches can explore the upcoming exhibit, Detroit’s Beloved Sports Coaches, for FREE on select days as part of the “Salute to Coaches Weekends.” All team members and coaches have to do is come on any of the weekends listed below wearing a visible demonstration of their youth team affiliation (cap, jersey, etc.) and they will receive FREE museum admission.

Saturday-Sunday, March 13 & 14 – sponsored by Ilitch Holdings

Saturday-Sunday, April 17 & 18 – sponsored by the Japan Business Society

Saturday-Sunday, May 22 & 23 – sponsored by Ilitch Holdings

Saturday-Sunday, June 5 & 6 – sponsored by Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers

Eggstravaganza
Detroit Historical Museum
Saturday, March 27
10 a.m. - Noon

Join us for a celebration of spring! This family-friendly event, back for a second year, has something for everyone. Children 12 and under will decorate and fill their own bags with trinkets and candy. The entire family will enjoy the Spring Variety Show by Richard Paul, hear a story, learn about old fashioned games and enjoy light refreshments.

FREE Admission!

Supporting sponsors for Egg-stravaganza are Cabot Cheese and LaVanway Sign Company. Community partners include the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, and Youthville Detroit.

April Film Series

Detroit Historical Museum

Saturday-Sunday, April 10 & 11

1 p.m.

Hudson Motor Car Company

Produced for the 100th anniversary of the Hudson Motor Car Company, this film documents the changes that competition, the Great Depression and World War II brought for this automobile producer, of which J.L. Hudson was the primary backer.

Run time: 31 minutes

FREE with Museum admission!

May Film Series

Detroit Historical Museum

Saturday-Sunday, May 8 & 9

1 p.m.

Radio Priest

This film documents the rise and decline of Father Charles Coughlin and the nation’s changing attitudes toward him throughout his career. Learn about the building of his controversial radio empire, the expansion of the Shrine of the Little Flower and the reason for a new post office in the city during the height of his tenure.

Run time: 24 minutes

FREE with Museum admission!

Etiquette Tea Party

Detroit Historical Museum (Cadillac Café)

Sunday, May 16

Noon – 3 p.m.

Children ages 6 to 14 and their adult companion will enjoy desserts, tea or lemonade and an interactive and fun etiquette lesson. Everyone will receive a free etiquette booklet as well as the chance to win several exciting door prizes.

Tickets - $15 per person

Please call (586) 777-5898 for more information and reservations.

Due to limited seating, no tickets will be sold on the day of the event.

June Film Series

Detroit Historical Museum

Saturday-Sunday, June 12 & 13

1 p.m.

Come Unto Me: The Faces of Tyree Guyton

This film tells the story of artist, Tyree Guyton, and his struggles in continuing to present The Heidelberg Project to Detroit and the world.

Run time: 30 minutes

FREE with Museum admission!