Events Calendar

The Detroit Historical Society is celebrating the Quad Anniversary year with lectures, event, and more. 

July 2026 marks a confluence of significant anniversaries:

• Detroit 325 - first European settlement in 1701, celebrated on July 24
• America 250 - adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776
• Detroit Historical Museum 75 - doors opened on July 24, 1951
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum 65 - doors opened on July 24, 1961

Upcoming Quad Anniversary Events

The Detroit Historical Society’s Speakers Bureau brings the city’s history to life through lively talks presented by Society staff. These programs, hosted at libraries, historical societies, and community centers, explore a wide variety of topics—from Detroit’s automotive legacy and wartime industry to neighborhood stories and cultural milestones. Each presentation offers audiences a chance to connect with expert historians and discover new perspectives on the people, places, and events that shaped Detroit.

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Throughout the year, the Detroit Historical Society invites you to step beyond the ordinary with our exclusive Behind the Scenes tours. Explore historic landmarks and unique venues across metro Detroit—many of which are not typically open to the public. Led by our expert guides, these immersive experiences offer fascinating stories, rare access, and fresh perspectives on the region’s rich history. Whether you're a lifelong Detroiter or a curious newcomer, you’ll see familiar places in entirely new ways.

Tours usually last 90 minutes to two hours. To ensure the safety of our guests, tours require you to meet at the tour location.

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Since 1972, the Detroit Historical Society’s Historic Houses of Worship tours have opened the doors to some of metro Detroit’s most architecturally and culturally significant religious landmarks. These thoughtfully guided experiences highlight the vital role faith communities have played in shaping the city’s neighborhoods, traditions, and identity. From soaring cathedrals to humble chapels, each tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the spiritual and social contributions of these enduring institutions.

Visit a curated series of houses of worship in the city, transported between sites on a comfortable bus. Ticket cost includes the bus, a boxed lunch and bottled water at one of the stops, and a donation to each of the destinations.

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