“Wide Awake” Movement
The “Wide Awake” movement was a popular political movement in the United States during the 1860 presidential election. The movement began in Hartford, Connecticut in early 1860, and quickly spread … Keep Reading…
Metro History
STOP – GO Detroit History on Traffic Lights with Kid’s Video
The traffic light, a ubiquitous fixture on streets and roads around the world, had its origin in Detroit, Michigan, in the early 20th century. Prior to the invention of the … Keep Reading…
Detroit, Michigan in the 1920s – Video
Detroit, Michigan in the 1920s was a city on the rise, fueled by the growth of the automobile industry and the influx of workers it brought. Known as the “Motor … Keep Reading…
The Underground Railroad in Detroit
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United States during the 19th century to help enslaved people escape to freedom. Detroit, a … Keep Reading…
Historic February Events
Here are some key events that occurred in February in southeastern Michigan’s history: February 18, 1857: The Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing was destroyed by fire, which resulted in … Keep Reading…
Red Wings History and Weblink
The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most storied and successful teams in the history of the National Hockey League. The franchise was founded in 1926 and has been … Keep Reading…
A Tribute to Rosa Detroiter Louise McCauley Parks
Rosa Parks, also known as Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, was a civil rights activist and trailblazer who, on December 1, 1955, refused to give up her seat on a bus … Keep Reading…
Tuskegee Airmen National Museum
The Tuskegee Airmen National Museum in Detroit, Michigan is a tribute to the first African American military pilots in the United States Armed Forces. The museum showcases the history and … Keep Reading…
CELEBRATE MLK DAY WITH THE WRIGHT!? January 11, 2023
Explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History! Don’t miss this incredible annual event, commemorating the life … Keep Reading…
Detroit was Smoking in the 1800s
Detroit, Michigan had a thriving cigar industry in the late 1800s. The city was home to many cigar factories and tobacco shops, and cigars were a popular item among the … Keep Reading…
Taqueria Lupita’s: Tiny southwest Detroit eatery sparked a movement
In this season of giving thanks, Metro Detroit owes a huge debt to the tiny taqueria in southwest Detroit that sparked a movement: putting traditional tacos on a menu. Today, … Keep Reading…
In Detroit, a Look at America’s Passion for van Gogh
DETROIT — On a freezing New York evening in early 1922, Ralph H. Booth placed a winning bid of $4,200 for a small self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh in a … Keep Reading…
Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving
Experience the true story from American history about the spiritual roots and historical beginnings of Thanksgiving. This entertaining and historical story shows that the actual hero of Thanksgiving was neither … Keep Reading…
AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
NOW PLAYING THRU AUGUST 28 at the Detroit Opera House Tuesday – Saturday at 8:00pm Sunday Evenings at 7:30pm Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm Ain’t Too Proud is the … Keep Reading…
New bakery rises in historic Royal Oak bakery building
The new Give Thanks Bakery in downtown Royal Oak follows more than a century of tradition at the site of what used to be Hermann’s Bakery at 317 S. Main … Keep Reading…
Photovoice Project | Russ Marshall: Detroit Photographs, 1958–2008
From Virtual Field Trips by The Detroit Institute of the Arts: Photovoice Project | Russ Marshall: Detroit Photographs, 1958–2008 Through a variety of experiences, students reflect on the role of … Keep Reading…
A river otter was spotted in the Detroit River for the first time in 100 years
A river otter has been spotted in the Detroit River for the first time in a century. Eric Ste Marie, a marine ecologist studying at Windsor University in Ontario, told … Keep Reading…
Detroit had 18 Black-owned and operated hospitals: Why they vanished
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman because it often results in physical death.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1966 This … Keep Reading…
Metro Detroit man who worked on the Edmund Fitzgerald recalls day it sank
Dale Nelmark mostly sticks to welding jokes these days, long retired from his career in metallurgy on Great Lakes freighters. The only thing he can’t weld is a “broken heart” … Keep Reading…
“Detroit in Context: Assets, History and Challenges”
Living in Detroit can be complicated. It has tons of amazing assets but, also, faces many challenges. One thing is for sure, Detroit is more than the headlines and stereotypes … Keep Reading…