Event Date(s)Sunday, June 23, 2024 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Event LocationWheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop
Event DescriptionDiscover how Detroit became the center of the automotive industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Detroit-Hamtramck (Poletown) Assembly Plant, Milwaukee Junction with a stop at the Piquette Plant, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building) and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage. This tour is conducted in partnership with Ford Piquette Avenue Plant and Motorcities.
Event Date(s)Sunday, July 28, 2024 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Event LocationWheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop
Event DescriptionDiscover how Detroit became the center of industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Factory Zero (formerly Detroit-Hamtramck), Milwaukee Junction, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building), and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage. This tour includes an extended stop with a docent-led tour of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.
Event LocationDetroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Event DescriptionThis AMC Pacer was built for Dick Teague, the head of the American Motors Corporation (AMC) styling in 1975. The AMC Pacer project began in 1971 with a clean drawing board and ended with the “Hottest Car of 1975.” The Pacer was a new design on smaller compact cars of the 1970s and was made for its roominess, nearly as wide as a contemporary Cadillac Eldorado. The Pacer’s unique windows also provided passengers with near panoramic views from any seat in the car and helped fight small-car claustrophobia.
Event LocationHenry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Event DescriptionPresented by General Motors, the first comprehensive exhibition covering various forms of American auto racing, including stock car, sports car, drag racing, Indy car, hill climb and land-speed racing, is now open in Dearborn. The 24,000 square-foot exhibit provides visitors an in-depth look at the people, the experiences, the culture, the spectacle, the risks and the innovations centered in the world of American auto sports.
Event DescriptionOut of the thousands of parts that make up a car, the body is the first thing we see. It is critical to safety, comfort, styling and corporate identity. Perhaps the most prominent auto body producer – Fisher Body Company – grew from a family business, operated by a close-knit group of brothers, into a central pillar of General Motors. From early enclosed car bodies through 1950s tailfins and beyond, “Body by Fisher” indicated a quality product, and their iconic coach emblem on every door sill was a reminder of that pedigree. Though Fisher was dissolved in the 1980s, the name endures through the company’s legacy, the family’s philanthropic efforts, and current ties to the industry.
Event Date(s)Sunday, May 19, 2024 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Event LocationWheelhouse Detroit, 1340 Atwater St, Detroit
Event DescriptionDiscover how Detroit became the center of the automotive industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Detroit-Hamtramck (Poletown) Assembly Plant, Milwaukee Junction with a stop at the Piquette Plant, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building) and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage. This tour is conducted in partnership with Ford Piquette Avenue Plant and Motorcities.
Event TitleDearborn Walking Tour with City Institute
Event Date(s)Saturday, May 25th, 2024 1 - 3 p.m.
Event LocationDearborn Historical Museum Commandant's Quarters, 21950 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI
Event DescriptionThis tour series is generously sponsored by MotorCities. The city of Dearborn has traditionally been known for its connections to the Ford Motor Company, which brought people from all across the world to the Metro Detroit region. The influence of the automotive industry persists even today with factories, facilities, historic homesteads, and even museums. So, what does Dearborn look like today? On this tour, you will learn how the past and present of this city are interwoven, meet the people leading some exciting new projects and see the innovations and adaptations of this important city in the Metro Detroit region.
Event TitleAchievement: African Americans' Accomplishments & Contributions in Automotive Exhibit
Event Date(s)On Display Now!
Event LocationAutomotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn, MI
Event DescriptionThe contributions Black Americans have made to the automotive industry have not been celebrated or even fully captured and shared. Very little effort has even been made to conduct the required research to identify the individuals, much less curate an exhibit on their accomplishments. The Automotive Hall of Fame recognizes that these are important stories that need to be told.
Event Date(s)Sunday, August 4th, 2024 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Event LocationColumbia Center, Troy, MI
Event DescriptionTroy’s premier automotive festival the 16th Annual Troy Traffic Jam will be held on Sunday, August 4th from 10 am to 3 pm. This automotive festival will feature legacy vehicles, favorite classics, and high-end exotics for everyone to enjoy! This year the Troy Traffic Jam will be celebrating two notable automotive anniversaries: the 60th anniversary of the GTO and the 60th anniversary of the Mustang! There will be lots of events for everyone at the Troy Traffic Jam including pedal car races for younger car enthusiasts, Tech Talks with leading designers, and demonstrations from local robotics teams. This event is Free to the public and registration to show your vehicle is $25 in advance or $30 at the festival.
Event Date(s)Sunday, June 16th, 2024 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Event LocationThe Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Event DescriptionA Father’s Day Tradition returns, the Ford House will be hosting its annual EyesOn Design on June 16th. Thousands of automotive fans will travel to the idyllic home of Edsel and Eleanor Ford for EyesOn Design, organized around an annual design theme, vehicle owners are encouraged to bring and show their rolling sculptures with the world. Judging of the vehicles will be predominately conducted by automotive designers using professional design criteria, unlike a concours d’elegance event where the judging is based on restoration or authenticity. This event will attract some of the world’s leading designers, collectors, and fans for an unmatched day. EyesOn Design supports the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology.
