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On the Shoulders of Giants: Black History Month at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit

February 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/BojanMirkovic

Location

Detroit Historical Museum

5401 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, MI 48202

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Description

This Black History Month event will include a contemporary jazz performance by The Al Bettis Trio, speakers, a vendor marketplace and more. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 24, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://detroithistorical.org/things-do/events-calendar/events-listing/shoulders-giants-celebrating-black-history-month-0

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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