Events

Detroit has a long and storied history and woven throughout that history are the stories of Black leaders and innovators, of Black heroes who saved lives and worked to make Detroit better and of organizations and small businesses that played integral roles in Detroit’s Black community. Join us as we travel throughout the decades and along the riverfront to learn about some of the historic people and places that helped shape Detroit and some that are having an impact today.

Highlights include:

- Brief overview of Detroit’s history and the development adjacent to the Riverfront

- Inspirational Historical Figures like Lisette Denison, Fanny Richards and William Lambert

- The Riverfront’s role in the Underground Railroad

- Music from Paradise Valley including John Lee Hooker & Aretha Franklin

 Pre-registration is required. A link to view the event will be sent to all who register. 

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This tour is produced by City Institute. Please visit www.thecityinstitute.com to hear interviews with other Detroit residents, community leaders, and small business owners or to schedule a tour for your group on any number of topics.

 Photo of the "Gateway to Freedom Statue" courtesy of Theculturetrip.com