The Detroit Historical Society has just announced the launch of a new project that will bring to light the events of the summer of 1967 and their impact on the metro Detroit region. The Detroit 1967 Project will be collecting stories and images of the city and it’s people prior to, and after the events of July 1967. The project is a collaboration between the Detroit Historical Society and all of the Detroit community to bring together the exhibit, set to debut Fall 2016.
If you are interested in participating in the Detroit 1967 Project, sharing your story, or for a complete list of community partners, visit http://detroit1967.org or call 313.885.1967.
New exhibit changes will also be occurring within the next few months for the Detroit Historical Museum. Opening June 6th, the Fruehauf: The First Name in Transportation exhibit will explore the Fruehauf trailer company and their contributions to the transportation industry with the invention of the semi-trailer in 1914. Departing from the Detroit Historical Museum will be the 100 Years of Kiwanis exhibit on April 18th, making way for the new Henry Ford Health System: 100 Years Measured in Life. The exhibit will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the opening of the Henry Ford Hospital through 100 stories of life changing medical innovations. Catch all of your favorite exhibits this April 6th -10th with extended hours at both the Detroit Historical Museum, open 9:30am-5pm Monday through Friday, and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, open 11am-4pm.
The Detroit Historical Society has also just released their quarterly newsletter, featuring all of the upcoming spring tours of Detroit’s many historical sites including, but not limited to, the Masonic Temple, the Players Playhouse, and the William E. Scripps Mansion. Non-member registration for all events begin March 23rd. For more information on all the wonderful events the Detroit Historical Society has to offer and news about the Detroit Historical Museum as well as the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, visit either site to pick up a copy for yourself!
Article by Jenna Priest / GreeningDetroit.com’s resident Historian, who also helps to write afterglow stories for Greening Detroit events. She can be contacted via Email at: Jenna@GreeningDetroit.com