DETROIT- Winter is slowly coming to an end, but the Detroit Historical Society’s Winter Film Series returns for one more installment! We invite you to view “Detroit: Remember When” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 at the Detroit Historical Museum and “Grown in Detroit” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. There is no admission cost for the museums, and the film screenings are FREE!
More about the films:
· “Detroit: Remember When”: Produced by Detroit Public Television, this Film Series favorite depicts Detroit culture and traditions from the past. Each tradition is influenced by a different aspect of Detroit’s history, but many were shaped by the mighty river, such as Bob-lo, Belle Isle, Jefferson Beach and Edgewater. Running Time: 44 minutes.
· “Grown in Detroit”: A public school of 300 made agriculture a part of its curriculum to not only educate, but provide hope to its students. Primarily African American, pregnant and parenting teenagers learn to how to support themselves and their community by studying and applying agricultural skills in a garden located on the school’s old playground. To these students, agriculture isn’t just about growing food, it’s a way for them to be self-sufficient, learn about nutrition, and become independent and empowered through their knowledge. Running Time: 60 minutes.
The Society’s Film Series features free monthly screenings of fascinating Detroit films at the Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Next month starts the Spring Film Series. Upcoming films include:
· April 9: “Parducci: The Man Who Made Detroit Beautiful” at the Detroit Historical Museum.
· April 9 and 10: “More Bob-lo Memories” at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.
For full details, please visit http://detroithistorical.org/things-do/lectures-films.
Source: Detroit Historical Society
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