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Demolition crew uncovers near-century-old time capsule at historic site on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Demolition crew uncovers near-century-old time capsule at historic site on Detroit’s east sideOn Thursday, a group of history buffs eagerly gathered inside an exhibit hall at the Detroit Historical Museum. The group was anxiously waiting for a near-century-old time capsule to be delivered.
Admission to Detroit Historical Museum waived Saturday as historical society celebrates 100 years
Read full article: Admission to Detroit Historical Museum waived Saturday as historical society celebrates 100 yearsThe Detroit Historical Society is celebrating 100 years of collecting, sharing and preserving the Motor City’s history.
Historical Museum honors present-day Detroiters
Read full article: Historical Museum honors present-day DetroitersWhen you think of the Detroit Historical Museum, you think of the past, but through a new exhibition the museum is celebrating those making an impact now, in the present. “The project is really designed to celebrate Detroit’s unsung hero’s, the people from the neighborhoods who really make our neighborhood come to life who make our lives as Detroiters the kind of rich interesting lives that they are,” Rebecca Salminen-Witt, Chief Strategy and Marketing Director, with the Detroit Historical Society told “Live in the D’s,” April Morton. This is the 2nd installment of the exhibit titled “The Hustle,” where 34 Black owned Detroit small businesses are recognized not only for their hustle and grind, but for giving back to the community.
Here’s what Downtown Detroit looked like before the Renaissance Center was built
Read full article: Here’s what Downtown Detroit looked like before the Renaissance Center was builtAs the tallest building in Downtown Detroit, the Renaissance Center has dominated the city’s skyline for more than four decades ... but what did the city look like before the enormous building was erected?
Paradise Valley is steeped in Detroit’s history
Read full article: Paradise Valley is steeped in Detroit’s historyDuring a time of segregation in the US, there was one destination in Detroit where people from around the world, no matter their color or culture flocked to for a great time. That was “Paradise Valley,” where thousands of African Americans thrived and owned over 300 businesses. It was located in an area known as Black Bottom.