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Take a look at our rich offering of things to do. Our programs, workshops and special events each explore a part of Detroit's story, and take place at one of our museums or at other fascinating locations important to Metro Detroit's rich history. Some of these programs have limited capacity and have high demand, so please register early!
Behind the Scenes - The Fillmore Saturday, July 11 / 11 a.m. Back by popular demand! Always received with rave reviews, this tour provides a unique glimpse into the inner workings of this fully functioning theater. Built in 1925 and best remembered as the State Theatre, The Fillmore Detroit is one of our city’s most memorable landmark buildings. |
Behind the Scenes - Belle Isle by Bus Saturday, July 18 / 11 a.m. If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the island’s colorful development, this is your chance. Come see the statues and buildings that have made it a summer destination for metro Detroiters for centuries and hear about how it came to have such a magnificent fountain. This comprehensive tour will give you a new appreciation for one of the region’s historic gems. |
Behind the Scenes - Detroit Media Partnership Sterling Heights Facility Saturday, July 25 / 11 a.m. You’ve seen the newsroom… now see where the newspaper is printed and how it’s distributed! This massive facility helps bring the headlines from the reporter to your doorstep. |
Behind the Scenes - Pine Grove Historical Center Saturday, August 1 / 11 a.m. Visit the magnificent Pontiac home of former Gov. Moses Wisner (Governor of Michigan from 1859–61), and several outbuildings dating to the 1840s. Select rooms are original and most areas have been restored to their pre-Civil War elegance. |
Behind the Scenes - Foran's Irish Pub Saturday, August 8 / 11 a.m. Yet another “back by popular demand!” This tour takes you into what is now Foran’s, but has been a jewelry store, railroad ticket office, and — according to legend — even home to Harry Houdini’s magic shop. Enjoy lunch in the newly renovated pub at the conclusion of the tour. Lunch is included! |
Behind the Scenes - Mexicantown Saturday, August 15 / 11 a.m. Take a stroll through one of Detroit’s most vibrant neighborhoods and explore its many stores — as well as the new Mercado. You don’t want to miss the inside scoop on the new (and traditional) things to enjoy! |
Behind the Scenes - Elmwood Cemetery Saturday, August 22 / 11 a.m. Popular guide Chancey Miller will guide us through the cemetery and into the city’s past, rich with stories and family connections that will leave you astounded. |
Behind the Scenes - Hamtramck Saturday, August 29 / 11 a.m. Bring your walking shoes for this one! Established as a township in 1798, Hamtramck has seen many changes over its centuries of history. Celebrities such as Mitch Ryder, Gail Kobe, and John Hodiak have called Hamtramck home. Come celebrate the city’s history and enjoy an authentic Polish lunch with writer and historian Greg Kowalski. |
Behind the Scenes - King Brewing Company Saturday, September 12 / 11 a.m. This is your chance to get a firsthand look behind the scenes at a brewing company that has operated on a simple premise: to deliver an unparalleled product with integrity and vision. Located in the heart of industrial Pontiac, King Brewing Company is a true diamond in the rough. King customers call it the “best kept secret in Oakland County.” Lunch is included. |
Behind the Scenes - Wayne State University Saturday, September 19 / 11 a.m. Beginning with the Detroit Medical College in 1868, Wayne State has continued to expand its offerings — and impact — on the city and the region. The main campus now encompasses 203 acres, linking 100 education and research buildings in the heart of Detroit. The University also hosts public radio station WDET. Join us as we explore the campus with professor and author Charles K. Hyde. |
Behind the Scenes - Corktown Walking Tour Saturday, September 26 / 11 a.m. Corktown is the oldest surviving neighborhood in Detroit. Irish immigrants with enough money to take them beyond the crowded boroughs of New York City and Boston established “Corktown” in the 1830s. Since then, the Corktown Historic District has been home to the people who built and worked in Detroit’s industries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lunch is included. |
Historic Houses of Worship - September Monday, September 14 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The tour includes the following churches: Good Shepherd Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran Historic Trinity Lutheran Elmwood Cemetery Chapel St. Charles Borremeo |
Historic Houses of Worship - October Monday, October 5 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The tour includes the following churches: Islamic Center of America First United Methodist Christ Church Sacred Heart St. Alphonsus |
Historic Houses of Worship - November Monday, November 2 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The tour includes the following churches: Zion Lutheran St. John the Baptist Ukranian Catholic Most Holy Trinity Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic St. Anne Roman Catholic |
Historic Houses of Worship - December Monday, December 7 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The tour includes the following churches: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Mariners’ Independent Anglican St. John-St. Luke UCC Old St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of St. Paul Episcopal |
