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Detroit Historical Society Special Events take place at both the Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Many are one-day events that often take place annually. Others are special lectures featuring notable speakers that the Society has the unique privilege of hosting for both its members and those that love history.
Admission prices vary.
Upcoming Events
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Wear Red...$ave Green
Detroit Historical Museum
Sunday, February 14
This Valentine's Day, give your sweetheart the gift of history. Anyone wearing red on Sunday, February 14 will be admitted for half off the admission price.
Everything red counts - red hat, red shoes, even a red ribbon in your hair!
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Student Appreciation Days
Detroit Historical Museum
Monday, February 15 - Sunday, February 21
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Explore more than 300 years of Detroit history! Visitors to the Detroit Historical Museum between Monday, February 15 - Sunday, February 21 will recieve one FREE admission (of equal or lesser value) with the purchase of one Museum admission at regular price.
In addition, the Museum will be open each day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mark your calendars!
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29th Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival
Washtenaw Community College (Morris Lawrence Building)
(4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor)
Saturday, February 27
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
This annual event, presented by the Ford Seahorses Scuba Diving Club in partnership with the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, will feature sessions on Great Lakes shipwrecks, exhibits from the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and others.
Tickets: $15 in advance
For complete program and ticket details, visit www.shipwreckfestival.org.
The Ford Seahorses Scuba Diving Club, established in 1957 as a member of the Ford Employees Recreation Association (FERA), is one of Michigan's most active clubs. They are a non-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and advancement of the sport of scuba diving.
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Maritime Symposium
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Saturday, March 6
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Maritime enthusiasts unite! This day-long symposium will give you the chance to meet and hear from various maritime authors, divers and historians. The keynote speaker will be Robert Schultz, author of We Were Pirates, who will discuss Detroit’s World War II submarine. Other scheduled guests are Joe Grimm and Patrick Livingston.
Lunch is included in the price of the symposium!
This program is presented by:
Tickets:
$20 - Society members
$30 – Guests
For tickets or more information, please call (313) 833-1801. Or visit our website beginning in February 2010 for updated program information.
Due to limited seating, advance registration is recommended.
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Member Preview
Detroit Historical Museum
Friday, March 12
Members, you're invited to an exclusive preview of exciting new exhibitions including the Fabulous 5: Detroit's Beloved Sports Coaches, the Detroit Artist's Showcase and New to the Collection.
Not a member? Call Ebani Lowrey at (313) 833-1980 and join today!
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52nd Annual Local History Conference
The Dearborn Inn
Friday-Saturday, March 19 & 20
This conference, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan in conjunction with the Detroit Historical Society, features presentations on topics in Michigan and regional history.
Check back soon for more information on featured speakers and sessions.
For more information, visit www.hsmichigan.org or call (800) 692-1828.
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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.
Admission to the event is FREE!
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Dossin Gala
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Friday, April 30
6 p.m.
The evening will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Dossin Museum and will include a silent auction filled with maritime-related items, a strolling dinner, and casino style games.
Guests will also have the chance to see two exciting new exhibits, Life on a Long Ship: Great Lakes Sailors and a special exhibit dedicated to the Dossin Great Lakes Museum’s 50th Anniversary. The exhibits open April 24, 2010.
The event is sponsored by the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority.
Tickets:
$200 Captain
$150 Buccaneer
$100 Swashbuckler (for our friends 35 and under)
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
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CRC Tour May 15
Collections Resource Center (Historic Fort Wayne)
Saturday, May 15, 2010
5 p.m.
Join us as we unveil the Detroit Historical Society’s many artifacts at the Collections Resource Center. This is a unique opportunity to view the Society’s many historic gems.
Check back soon for more details!
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